You and your spouse get divorced, but you already have a child together, so you know that this is not fully the end of your relationship. The marriage may end, but you are still going to share physical custody of your child. You will have to make child custody...
Year: 2025
Can one co-parent move out of Nebraska with their child?
Relatively even co-parenting arrangements have become quite common. When parents separate or divorce, they have the same rights and protections under the law. They can either work out an arrangement through mutual cooperation or may litigate if they cannot agree on...
How prescription medications can lead to unexpected DUI charges
Life is full of complications, and many rely on prescription medications to manage their health while keeping up with work, family and daily routines. What most people don’t expect is that something prescribed by a doctor could end up putting them in legal trouble....
3 benefits that come from fathers establishing paternity
Automatic paternity is usually only available to married fathers. Unmarried fathers have to establish their relationship with their children. They do so by signing a document with the mother and submitting it to the state. If they cannot work cooperatively with the...
What does it mean to have constructive possession of drugs?
The possession of prohibited drugs is a crime. The state can also prosecute people who possess prescription medications without a recommendation from a physician. Many drug charges are the result of officers finding drugs on an individual in their pockets or a bag...
Can a first-time DUI in Nebraska lead to jail time?
If you’ve been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) for the first time in Nebraska, one of your biggest concerns may be whether you’ll end up behind bars. The short answer is yes, you could. Jail time is a very real possibility, but it’s not guaranteed. It...
Why does a long commute increase the odds of divorce?
Is your commute at least 45 minutes long? If it is, studies say that you could be facing higher odds of getting a divorce. According to some reports, your odds go up by roughly 40%. While that certainly doesn’t guarantee a divorce, it is clearly more likely than it...
2 different types of child custody
If you’re going through a divorce as a parent, the two things you’re probably most focused on are property division and child custody. You need to know how to split up the assets that you and your spouse own, and you also have to divide parental duties in relation to...
Criminal charges after a night out: Self-defense or assault?
Bar fights are not your style. The music is blaring, the lights are flashing and the alcohol in your system is starting to dull your judgment. A night out is supposed to be carefree, but one wrong move could turn a fun time into a serious legal situation. If you were...
What are implied consent laws?
If you get pulled over by a police officer in Nebraska, and that officer has reasonable suspicion to believe that you were impaired, they may ask you to take a breath test. They’ll do this because they want to measure your blood alcohol concentration. Like other...

