Making a financial plan before filing for divorce may be a good idea for Nebraska residents. This may be particularly important for people who do not have an income and do not participate in marital financial decisions. These people will need to start educating...
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Hopper Penn arrested on drug charges
Hopper Penn, the son of famous actors Sean Penn and Robin Wright, was arrested on drug charges in Nebraska after being pulled over while driving with his girlfriend on April 4. They were driving in a 1992 Volvo and accused of failing to signal properly for a turn....
How divorced parents can act appropriately
Parents in Nebraska who are going through a divorce or have recently gone through one could have many questions about what happens next. In many cases, the children blame themselves for the end of the marriage, and it is okay to reassure them that they had nothing to...
Domestic abuse and gun control laws
Gun control advocates in Nebraska may soon see people who have been convicted of domestic violence crimes subject to restrictive gun control legislation. The fallout from a high school shooting in Florida may result in the passage of bills that will make state laws...
Defining an unlawful possession charge
If a Nebraska resident is found to be in possession of a controlled substance, he or she could receive an unlawful possession charge. In addition to drugs themselves, those who illegally possess a handgun or drug paraphernalia can also face charges. How much of an...
How child support orders are enforced
If a Nebraska parent fails to pay child support as ordered, enforcement mechanisms may be used to compel it. In some cases, a person may have his or her wages garnished, pay a fine or have a tax refund seized to fulfill a support obligation. When wages are garnished,...
Preplanning for divorce is financially beneficial
Nebraska couples headed for marriage may want to avoid any consideration of divorce, but continually high divorce rates make such thinking questionable. Some pragmatic couples seeking to protect their assets are implementing safeguards in case their marriages fail as...
Drunk driving charges around the world
Drunk driving is illegal everywhere in the United States, but Nebraska as well as all other states each have their own specific laws. The laws outside of the U.S. vary, but all are based on the alcohol content in a driver's blood. Penalties upon conviction can depend...
Plan early for post-divorce finances
Divorcing Nebraska couples may anticipate the signing of the final divorce decree like it is the finish line to a marathon. While reaching the final agreement and getting a court order is a major milestone, there is more to the journey into singlehood. When a judge...
Seeking revenge only hurts kids in divorce court
Nebraska parents going through a divorce might be tempted to use the legal system to get revenge against a cheating spouse, but paying lawyers to fight gets expensive and may not be emotionally beneficial in the long run. The idea of airing grievances and publicly...

