The tax law enacted in December 2017 could be leading a number of Texas couples into ending their marriages more quickly. Approximately 800,000 American couples seek a divorce each year, and a provision in the law that could make spousal support payments more...
Month: January 2018
Tech industry divorces can be complex
The end of a marriage is always a challenging time for people in Nebraska. Divorce brings with it a number of personal and emotional difficulties, and ending a marriage with many years behind it or children involved can be a heavy burden. However, the complexities of...
Attitudes toward domestic abuse common in all fields
Although first responders in Nebraska and around the country are tasked with helping domestic abuse victims, they may actually make victims feel worse about their circumstances. To see what their attitudes toward domestic violence were, 403 EMTs took a survey...
Abuse takes many forms
There are many ways in which Nebraska residents may be abused by a partner or spouse. The most well-known form is physical abuse, which can include hitting, slapping or strangling another person. In some cases, physical abuse entails the damaging of personal property...
When does a marijuana offense turn into a felony?
If you are arrested for a marijuana offense, you may be concerned about what the charges will be and how they will affect you. In any drug case, there are differences between what constitutes a misdemeanor and a felony. Fortunately in Nebraska, what is considered a...
Steps to take before filing divorce petitions
It is common for an increased number of divorce petitions to be filed during January of each year in Nebraska. Some people wait to file their divorce petitions until after the holidays, resulting in a surge of filings when the new year begins. There are several steps...
