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The time to establish paternity in Nebraska depends on whether both parents agree or whether the case must go to court. Understanding the specific circumstances of your situation can help estimate how long the legal process will take. What if both parents agree? If...
For much of human history, acknowledgment or marriage were the only ways to validate paternity. However, medical science has made it possible to validate a genetic connection between parents and children. Genetic or DNA testing is now commonplace when there are...
A division of parenting time can be one of the most contentious aspects of any divorce. Parents do not want to sacrifice their connection with their children just because their relationship with one another changes. Joint custody arrangements give each parent a...
Blended families bring unique joys and challenges, especially when it comes to legal and parental responsibilities. When children have more than one parental figure, establishing paternity can become complicated. Understanding how the law recognizes fathers and...
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...
It is late at night, and your child spikes a fever. Who gets the call? Traditionally, it is Mom. But in the midst of a divorce, who has the right to make such crucial decisions? Will mothers gain more rights than fathers in custody decisions? Looking at a new lens In...
The term "joint custody" often evokes a sense of balance, a shared responsibility in raising children even after divorce. While this is certainly the intention, joint custody does not always lead to a 50/50 timeshare. Many factors determine the allocation of parenting...
Setting and finalizing child-related arrangements can be challenging, mainly when legal details, such as paternity, can change the process’s direction. For some child custody cases, establishing paternity could be vital, considerably impacting the child’s life. This...
Creating a visitation plan can involve specific parties, such as the parents, the child and the court. However, implementing it may include other people based on the family's needs. Executing arrangements can be more challenging, especially in supervised visitations....
No divorce can come between the special bond of a grandparent and a grandchild. As much as Nebraska divorcing couples share parenting time, visitation rights extend to grandparents if they are in the child’s best interests. Conditions permitting grandparent visitation...
