For most released inmates, the prison bars extend to cover the front doors of any job they seek. According to a recent article, 640,000 people are released from prisons across the U.S. each year and only one third find employment within the first year. As research...
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...
Retirement planning and grey divorce
Recent changes to the tax code may affect the way people get divorced, at least until 2025. Under the old law, a higher-earning Nebraska spouse might use alimony as a way to keep more of the marital assets while ensuring their former spouse has the money they need to...
Creating a parenting plan
Developing an effective parenting plan can be a source of contention between individuals who are no longer together. However, there are many ways people can work with one another to come to an agreement on parenting together. Having a clear sense of one's priorities...
Steps that can help a person through divorce
Nebraska residents who are getting a divorce should think about what their priorities are. It may help to make a list of things they need and want as well as things they can compromise on or let go. People might also want to think about what would be on the other...
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...
Film looks at race, poverty and family court system
Child custody and child support can be deeply emotional as well as financial issues for many people in Nebraska and across the country. The complications of dealing with the family court system can be especially difficult for people who already face problems at the...
Divorce and the children’s education
Parents in Nebraska who get a divorce should be aware of the financial impact of a divorce, particularly with regard to paying for their children's college education. Divorcing parents should take certain steps to make sure that they will be able to provide the...
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...
Can you go to jail for a first-time DUI?
Summer is almost here, bringing with it a slew of celebratory holidays. Many people commemorate Memorial Day and Independence Day with backyard barbecues or grilling out with friends in local parks or campgrounds. Such gatherings often include a variety of alcoholic...