Parents in Nebraska and throughout the country may want to have a conversation with their children about prenuptial agreements when they first start dating. By waiting until just before the wedding to introduce the topic, a parent could offend a son or daughter as...
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The relationship between summer and domestic violence
Researchers are attempting to find out if domestic violence is more likely to occur in Nebraska and elsewhere during the summer. One representative from the Spouse Abuse, Sexual Assault Crisis Center said that this is likely happening as there tends to be more people...
The consequences of underage drinking and driving accusations
In the state of Nebraska, the legal limit for drinking and driving is a blood alcohol content of .08 percent. However, this law only applies to those who are age 21 or older. For drivers who are under 21, any amount of alcohol in their system could result in serious...
Hiring former inmates is mutually beneficial
For most released inmates, the prison bars extend to cover the front doors of any job they seek. According to a recent article, 640,000 people are released from prisons across the U.S. each year and only one third find employment within the first year. As research...
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...
Retirement planning and grey divorce
Recent changes to the tax code may affect the way people get divorced, at least until 2025. Under the old law, a higher-earning Nebraska spouse might use alimony as a way to keep more of the marital assets while ensuring their former spouse has the money they need to...
Creating a parenting plan
Developing an effective parenting plan can be a source of contention between individuals who are no longer together. However, there are many ways people can work with one another to come to an agreement on parenting together. Having a clear sense of one's priorities...
Steps that can help a person through divorce
Nebraska residents who are getting a divorce should think about what their priorities are. It may help to make a list of things they need and want as well as things they can compromise on or let go. People might also want to think about what would be on the other...
Male victims struggle with the stigma of domestic violence
Domestic violence is an issue that plagues men and women in Nebraska, but there is a negative stigma for men who report domestic violence from a female partner. According to the National Coalition against Domestic Violence, one out of three women and one out of four...
Film looks at race, poverty and family court system
Child custody and child support can be deeply emotional as well as financial issues for many people in Nebraska and across the country. The complications of dealing with the family court system can be especially difficult for people who already face problems at the...

