If you are a parent of minor children in Nebraska and you are going through a divorce, you will probably need to prepare a parenting plan. At a minimum, this document outlines the basics for the visitation schedule and other custody-related issues, but a...
Child Custody And Visitation
Time limits to seeking paternity testing in Nebraska
Many civil lawsuits are governed by statutes of limitations, time limits within which the complaint must be filed, and they vary from state to state. In Nebraska, there are two different statutes of limitations for individuals in need of paternity testing. Individuals...
Determining legal paternity in Nebraska
If you're a Nebraska resident and you need to establish paternity for your child, there are several forms you'll need to fill out to submit to the courts. Be sure to gather all the necessary information before starting your case. What does a paternity case include?...
How child support is calculated in Nebraska
Noncustodial parents around the country are required to pay child support to ensure their children receive the financial support they need and prevent them from becoming burdens on the government. Parents in Nebraska can negotiate their own child support agreements...
How do you establish paternity in Nebraska?
Nebraska law presumes that you are the father of any child born to your wife during your marriage. However, if your child’s birth occurs prior to the time of your marriage to his or her mother, you need to establish your paternity. The easiest way to do this consists...
How can you tackle summer vacation visitation?
Summer vacation is a crucial visiting time for most divorced parents. With the fun of vacation, however, comes the stress of child custody. You have to be able to handle the visiting transitions. The following tips, according to Huffington Post, can alleviate some of...
Studies show benefits of joint custody
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...
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...
Tips for successfully managing joint custody
Everyone hopes for happily ever after when they get married in Nebraska. Unfortunately, half of American marriages end in divorce. When it is only spouses involved, each typically goes their own way after the split. However, when you have children, a link remains. At...
Joint custody is often in the child’s best interests
Divorce is tough on everyone involved. However, a separation can be especially difficult for the children. If the two parents can agree on a custody arrangement that is fair, the court will in most cases approve it. But if the couple walks into a Nebraska family law...