Imagine driving home after a night out with friends and then suddenly seeing the flashing lights of a police car signaling you to pull over. Finding yourself in this scenario can be daunting as you try to remain calm and avoid any action that might provoke...
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Will going to rehab affect child custody?
Drug misuse can happen slowly. Despite your best intentions, you may now realize that it is hindering your ability to care for your child. Knowing the risks substance abuse poses to your family’s health and happiness, you might be considering seeking help. However,...
Cocaine charges in Nebraska
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...
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...
