From selecting the cake to sending out invitations, there are many things couples in Nebraska have on their pre-wedding to-do list. Yet many soon-be-spouses fail to consider the possibility of including a prenuptial agreement as part of their pre-wedding plans. Part...
Year: 2018
Personality traits that lead to divorce
Many couples in Nebraska file for divorce every year. While marriages end for a variety of reasons, there are several personality traits that can make getting a divorce more likely. Blowing small incidents out of proportion is called catastrophizing. Some people may...
Possible defenses against drug possession charges
When people in Nebraska are taken into custody on drug charges, there may be a number of different types of defenses available to them. In some cases, the defense may deal with errors of procedure while the approach in other cases may be to refute testimony or other...
Can profession influence the decision to divorce?
The impact a person's profession has on their life, Nebraska residents might be surprised to find, includes the possibility of divorce. According to researchers, a person's profession and field of work can have an influence on the likelihood of that person divorcing...
How a lawyer can help you fight drug possession charges
Despite Nebraska’s ban the box legislation, drug possession charges can still taint your record and make it difficult to get accepted into employment and housing opportunities. If you or a loved one are facing drug possession charges, it’s important to...
Marijuana arrests on the rise despite legalization
Law enforcement agencies in Nebraska and across the U.S. are making more marijuana busts, according to a report by the FBI. The arrests are increasing even though multiple states have legalized pot in recent years. According to the report, there were 659,700...
Why and how to get a prenuptial agreement
Some Nebraska couples may resist the idea of a prenuptial agreement. People may be concerned it will upset their families, or they may not want to share private financial information about debt and bankruptcy. They might even think a prenup could increase the chances...
Divorce for older adults has financial, social implications
Nebraska adults who are 50 and older may be divorcing at higher rates than older people in previous generations. Since 1990, the divorce rate for people in that age bracket has doubled, and it is three times higher than it was in 1990 for people 65 and older. Experts...
Preparation is key in child custody proceedings
For people in Nebraska who are preparing to go through child custody proceedings, the idea of going into the courtroom to argue the case can be daunting. Legal proceedings are intimidating, somewhat by design, but preparation can alleviate nerves. Parents should keep...
Police step up DUI enforcement
Various Nebraska police agencies have noted that they are planning a strong crackdown on drunk driving as part of several initiatives that have seen widespread citations and warnings. Around St. Patrick's Day, Papillion police distributed 35 citations, and 10 days...