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...
Divorce
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 new tax laws will impact future divorces
Nebraska couples who are contemplating divorce may be interested in learning about changes to the tax law that go into effect with the new year. As of the start of 2019, alimony rules that have been in place for more than seven decades will change. Previously, alimony...
Personality traits that lead to divorce
Many couples in Nebraska file for divorce every year. While marriages end for a variety of reasons, there are several personality traits that can make getting a divorce more likely. Blowing small incidents out of proportion is called catastrophizing. Some people may...
What high net worth couples need to know
Divorce and separation can be incredibly difficult for any couple; however, for high net worth couples, divorce brings with it a new set of challenges. Some of these problems can be preemptively avoided prior to marriage by signing a prenuptial agreement, which can...
The role of genetics in divorce
The odds that a Nebraska resident gets a divorce could be influenced by genetics. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by the American Association of Psychology. The study looked at 20,000 children and compared their rate of divorce with their biological and...
Ways to make divorce less expensive
Most Nebraska residents walk down the aisle thinking that their marriage will last forever. The majority do not expect to find themselves in divorce court. However, statistics show that marriage ends in divorce for many people, and divorce often takes an emotional and...
Tax law changes could inspire faster divorces
The tax law enacted in December 2017 could be leading a number of Texas couples into ending their marriages more quickly. Approximately 800,000 American couples seek a divorce each year, and a provision in the law that could make spousal support payments more...

