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Criminal Defense & Family Law | Omaha, Nebraska
When your marriage is ending and the family unit is breaking up, child custody issues will no doubt occupy your thoughts. To ensure the protection of a child’s best interests, divorcing couples must create a parenting plan in accordance with the Nebraska Parenting...
If you have children with your ex-spouse, your personal interactions with him or her will not end with signing the divorce paperwork. It is likely that you will have joint custody with your ex spouse, and thus will need to produce a comprehensive joint parenting plan....
There are many reasons why a move out of your home state may make sense. When you are the custodial parent of your child, however, it may not be as simple as you would like it to be. Your child is less likely to have a close relationship with the other parent if he or...
The legal definition of theft generally includes two elements: 1) taking someone else's property, 2) with the intent of not returning it. While this may seem straightforward, charges for theft vary depending on what type of property is in question and how much the...
Should you find yourself facing criminal charges, you can likely expect that the prosecutor will offer your attorney a plea bargain to relay to and discuss with you. But should you accept it? The answer to that all-important question depends on what kind of plea...
Acknowledging your mistakes and doing your part to make things right can feel good and give you hope for your future. Proving to the people around you that you have changed may create a bit of a challenge. When your reputation suffers it can make things like getting a...
A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol may expose you to a few different penalties, including the loss of your driving privileges. Fortunately, you may be able to apply for an ignition interlock permit. With this permit, you may drive only vehicles...
If you have been pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving in Nebraska, you may have been asked to submit to a breath test. Law enforcement officers use these devices to measure your blood alcohol content level without taking an actual blood test. Using this reading,...
Handling the aftermath of a divorce is often a tough task for anyone. In some divorce cases, adjusting to life after the split takes months or years. Some never entirely make that adjustment. And in some cases, your co-parent may actively try to sabotage any attempts...
As a Nebraska resident who is no longer involved with your child’s other parent, you need to seek custody if you wish to have legal rights and decision-making authority over your son or daughter. The state considers the following factors when deciding making custody...
