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Criminal Defense & Family Law | Omaha, Nebraska
All parents are legally obligated to support their children financially even when their relationship ends. As such, child support is an essential aspect of any separation agreement. It serves to cover the necessary expenses for the child's day-to-day care and ensure...
As you may have discovered, arriving at the decision to divorce is a difficult, painful and conflicted journey. Having decided, however, doesn't necessarily mean the hard part is over. If you share children—especially younger children—with your spouse, speaking to...
Here in Nebraska, the age of consent is 16. That is the age at which the state believes that someone is old enough to understand the implications of engaging in sexual activity, and thus can legally give their consent to do so. There's no “Romeo and Juliet law,” which...
How many reality TV shows and movies contain a scene of police yelling, "Police, open up!" This makes for dramatic entertainment, but for those that have been on the other side of the door, it can be traumatic. It is common to think of a home as a sanctuary that...
Most of us look at criminal activity and charges as things that will never affect us. It’s likely that you work hard or earn your money via legitimate and legal means. As a result, you probably think of yourself as an upstanding citizen who will never be on the wrong...
During most traffic stops, the only real risk that people face is financial loss and points added to their driving record. However, when the police officer suspects that a driver is impaired by alcohol and/or drugs, the potential consequences that driver faces...
When a couple divorces, they often have to decide the fate of years of shared property, assets and debts. State laws dictate guidelines to ensure fair property division for those in this situation. Review Nebraska's rules about dividing property in a divorce when...
Facing criminal charges is always a serious matter requiring a strong response on the defendant’s part. Some Nebraska residents fail to understand the severity of a theft arrest and often believe it is a minor incident that will not affect them much in the long term....
In a custody case, the court will look into all aspects of your life. This includes your criminal history. If you have sex offender status, it can impact your ability to get custody of a child, according to the Nebraska Revised Statute. One note You should understand...
Divorces may bring substantial turmoil to the lives of those going through them. The children of divorcing spouses may feel this upheaval even more. How their parents handle things may drastically affect their abilities to cope and how they adjust. Using these tips...
