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...
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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,...
How can I safeguard my finances during a divorce?
Most divorces are emotionally trying, even if you know it is the right thing to do for you and your family. Divorces can also have a financial impact, which can be just as devastating. Protecting your finances during the process ensures you can start a new life on...
Creating the future: life after divorce
In the throes of divorce, many people see their future crumbling and replaced with a bleak picture. Their desire to achieve their goals may seem permanently disrupted by the unanticipated events and emotions of their ending relationship. Fortunately, people can...
Should we look into “nesting?”
In some cases, co-parenting is much more challenging than divorce itself. It is likely that both parents still want to put their children first even if the parents have divorced, but this can be the source of a lot of friction. One way some families are dealing with...