]The government doesn't allow parents who file their taxes separately to both claim the dependency exemption for children. Only one parent can claim their child as a dependent on their tax return. In Nebraska, parents must be current on child support to take this tax...
Child Custody
Can your financial situation affect your custody case outcome?
One of the concerns parents in Nebraska might have when they are petitioning for child custody is often how their income might impact the outcome of the case. While finances do play a role in child custody decisions, there are also many other factors that are...
How to prepare for a child custody hearing
When parents in Nebraska do not reach an agreement for custody of their child, including a parenting plan or visitation schedule, they will need to go to a child custody hearing. During this hearing, each parent will present their side to the judge and usually, a...
How to draft a child custody agreement
If you're going through a divorce or separation, you can avoid formal custody proceedings if you and your ex are able to come up with an agreement for caring for your children. Each state has laws pertaining to custody and child support. If you can reach an amicable...
When is child support supposed to end in Nebraska?
When parents in Nebraska get divorced or separated, they must figure out how best to take care of their child, and this includes custody and child support. More importantly, you should know how long you will pay or receive child support for your children. Here's an...
Documents you will need for a child custody case
Parents in Nebraska know that family dynamics can never be fully understood by a family court judge. However, if you are involved in a child custody dispute, you need to help the judge understand as much about your relationship with your child as possible. That means...
Child custody considerations in relocation
Although you or your ex-spouse may not have intended to relocate when you originally divorced in Nebraska, economic circumstances or opportunities may have indicated otherwise. Relocation of one parent can significantly affect children, so you should keep several...
Child custody and addiction recovery
If you are dealing with addiction, and you have children, it's important to understand the rules when it comes to visitation rights and parenting time. Due to your addiction, your custody rights could be modified to accommodate your child’s best interests. However,...
Will a domestic abuse allegation derail your custody case?
If your former spouse accused you of domestic violence in Nebraska, that accusation could come back to haunt you during your child custody case. The judge may take recent accusations into consideration as well as accusations from several months ago. Regardless of...
Can you intervene in a paternity case in Nebraska?
The state of Nebraska has put in place laws that protect the relationship between parents and their children. Since it is an obligation for parents to provide for their children's basic needs, paternity cases are quite serious in family court. Read on to find out if...