Credit card fraud can be devastating for the victim, but also the perpetrator. With today’s technology, it’s easier than for information to be digitally stolen. One day, you could be purchasing bath towels online. The next day, another individual could be...
Year: 2018
The role of genetics in divorce
The odds that a Nebraska resident gets a divorce could be influenced by genetics. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by the American Association of Psychology. The study looked at 20,000 children and compared their rate of divorce with their biological and...
Male victims struggle with the stigma of domestic violence
Domestic violence is an issue that plagues men and women in Nebraska, but there is a negative stigma for men who report domestic violence from a female partner. According to the National Coalition against Domestic Violence, one out of three women and one out of four...
Ways to make divorce less expensive
Most Nebraska residents walk down the aisle thinking that their marriage will last forever. The majority do not expect to find themselves in divorce court. However, statistics show that marriage ends in divorce for many people, and divorce often takes an emotional and...
Custody options for unmarried parents
Much of the information on child custody and support focuses on parents who are getting divorced. But what if you were never married in the first place? What options do unmarried parents have? The good news is that in Nebraska, parents are parents, regardless of their...
The consequences of a barroom brawl
It was supposed to be a harmless night of watching the game down at your local bar. Unfortunately, what started as some good-natured trash talk escalated into an all-out brawl by the night’s end. Now, you find yourself facing assault charges. And while this may...
Hopper Penn arrested on drug charges
Hopper Penn, the son of famous actors Sean Penn and Robin Wright, was arrested on drug charges in Nebraska after being pulled over while driving with his girlfriend on April 4. They were driving in a 1992 Volvo and accused of failing to signal properly for a turn....
Tax law changes could inspire faster divorces
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...
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...

