Residents of Nebraska should be aware of what can happen to them if they're caught with cocaine. Possessing and selling cocaine are both offenses under state law. Although some people use cocaine recreationally without becoming addicted, they are still supporting...
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What does a child gain when parents establish paternity?
In Nebraska, the husband of a mother giving birth is the legally presumptive father. If the mother is not married, then the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services explains that extra steps are necessary in order for the biological father to become the legal...
Nebraska courts do not favor one parent over the other
Parents quarreling during a divorce proceeding often ask the same question. Will the court favor me over my child’s other parent in child custody? Nebraska’s laws make it clear. The highest priority is to get a custody agreement that meets the best interests of the...
Why are voluntary and formal proceedings important for paternity?
When you undergo testing for paternity, it may be confusing to know what options are out there for proving you are the father. Formal and voluntary proceedings both show you have a biological connection to your child. Formal The main difference between the two types...
How do I establish paternity?
Every man who is not married to the mother of his child should establish paternity. The only legal establishment of paternity at birth is in the case of a married couple. The law always presumes the husband to be the father of a baby. Unmarried fathers have no rights...
How can I discuss money with my ex?
Once you sign your divorce papers and the judge closes your case in Nebraska, you may think that is the end. However, if you share children with your ex-spouse, then you still have many years of interacting. You cannot push your ex-spouse completely out of your life...
How do I modify my parenting plan?
During your divorce in Nebraska, you created a parenting plan outlining the details of your child custody arrangement. This plan included a lot of information about when the children would be with you and when they would be with the other parent. It probably outlined...
Why would mothers want to establish paternity?
Many single parents in Nebraska and elsewhere find it challenging to co-parent. Some single mothers may have decided not to put their baby’s father on the birth certificate, in order to avoid the difficulties that can arise from two parents having conflicting views on...
The importance of establishing paternity for unmarried dads
Fatherhood for Nebraska dads can be a thrilling and terrifying prospect. Actively participating in your child’s life is often more challenging if you and the mother have split up. If you have a child with your ex but were not married at the time of birth, you may not...
4 tips for a successful parenting hearing
Your obligation to your children does not end just because you are no longer in a close relationship with the other parent. This is true regardless of whether or not you were ever married to your former partner. When your relationship with your co-parent comes to an...
