One of the most important aspects of divorce is dividing up the assets and debts acquired during the marriage, and that's where the principle of equitable distribution comes in. What is equitable distribution? Equitable distribution is the process of fairly dividing...
Divorce
What is mediation, and why consider it for your divorce?
Married couples in Nebraska expect their marriages to last. However, things happen and people get divorced. If you’re heading down that road, you might want to consider divorce mediation. What is divorce mediation? Divorce mediation is a process that takes an...
How is debt split in a divorce?
Are you planning on getting divorced in the state of Nebraska? This is a life-changing decision. One of the chief issues will be the division of debt. You need to be certain that the end of your marriage doesn't leave you in the red. Nebraska is an equitable division...
Divorce steps in Nebraska
Divorce is sometimes a complex process with a lot of steps to keep track of before it is final. It is not easy to go through a divorce, both because of the emotions and because of the challenges of the legal process itself. Navigating divorce The steps to divorce...
Telling your kids that you are divorcing
For parents in Nebraska who decide to divorce, figuring out how to tell their children about the decision can be difficult. While having that conversation with children can be one of the hardest things about the divorce, it is still necessary. There are several things...
What is a gift affidavit?
There are many assets you may have to list or divide during your Nebraska divorce, and the process is often difficult when it comes to the division of property. Vehicle transfers, for example, can be especially problematic, but a gift affidavit may make the process...
Can you keep your full 401(k) in your divorce?
You spend years planning for your retirement in Nebraska, planning out everything from what you want to do during that time, where you hope to live, who you plan on spending your later life with, and how you plan on supporting yourself. You anticipate that your...
Should you wait to tell your child about divorce?
When going through a divorce, you likely have questions about your child. In particular, after you make the decision, you might wonder: when should you let your child know? This question nets many different answers with varying opinions and backup. But there is no...
How can you work with your child’s narcissistic parent?
A divorce with a narcissist is messier than typical divorces. When you have children with the other person, it is worse. How can you share custody with a narcissist? Even if you know what he or she is, it does not mean that the courts will restrict custody. Instead,...
Saving money on your divorce
Many people assume that divorce is expensive, but many people wrongly conjecture the reasons for this. For instance, many people think that child support and alimony are the only reasons why divorce costs so much. The reality is that, depending on your situation,...