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Paternity is the term for a father's legal relationship with his child. Men can establish paternity through marriage, voluntary paperwork or court proceedings. Each of these options has different benefits and drawbacks. There is a legal presumption of paternity that...
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....
A balanced custody plan is essential to ensure both the well-being of the child and the fairness towards both parents. Below are some considerations that can help you achieve a balanced custody arrangement: Effective communication with your coparent As parents, you...
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...
Regarding child custody and visitation matters, each family has unique needs based on their circumstances. Complicated situations could require the court's intervention to determine arrangements to preserve the children's best interests. These affairs could include...
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...
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...
