Going through a divorce is often a complicated process, especially if there are children involved. In addition to negotiating property division and other terms of the divorce settlement, parents must determine whether the children will live in a joint-custody or...
Year: 2019
How can I discuss money with my ex?
Once you sign your divorce papers and the judge closes your case in Nebraska, you may think that is the end. However, if you share children with your ex-spouse, then you still have many years of interacting. You cannot push your ex-spouse completely out of your life...
Dealing with a potential relocation
You being part of a non-traditional family in Lincoln should not become an oddity; indeed, the number of such families (where parents choose not to marry yet still rear children together) has increased significantly recently. Your decision to not marry your children’s...
How do I modify my parenting plan?
During your divorce in Nebraska, you created a parenting plan outlining the details of your child custody arrangement. This plan included a lot of information about when the children would be with you and when they would be with the other parent. It probably outlined...
Marijuana still illegal to possess in Nebraska
Nebraska is only a short drive away from Colorado where marijuana is completely legal. However, the state of Nebraska has not legalized marijuana in any way. It can be tempting to bring a few ounces over from the neighboring state, but the result may land the...
Why would mothers want to establish paternity?
Many single parents in Nebraska and elsewhere find it challenging to co-parent. Some single mothers may have decided not to put their baby’s father on the birth certificate, in order to avoid the difficulties that can arise from two parents having conflicting views on...
How to co-parent successfully in Nebraska after a divorce
After a divorce in Nebraska, you and your former partner may decide to co-parent your child or children. Through this process, you may work together with your child’s other parent to raise and care for your child, despite no longer living together. Although continuing...
Understanding the consequences of a DUI conviction in Nebraska
Each day, numerous people are arrested throughout the state of Nebraska on suspicion of driving under the influence. If convicted of drunk driving, they could face significant penalties, some of which may have lasting consequences on their personal and professional...
What happens when drug manufacturing or distributions involves a minor?
If you are facing a drug charge for manufacturing or distribution in Nebraska, it is essential that you understand how much more severe this charge is if it involved a minor in any way. There are several parts to the law that specify how a minor may have involvement...
How police detect impaired drivers
Driving while under the influence of alcohol is illegal in Nebraska and every other U.S. state. Law enforcement typically arrests drivers with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher and charges them with DUI. If convicted, you may have your license suspended,...
