Child Custody

Breakups and divorces have a way of turning ugly even if people have always promised one another that they would handle the end of their relationship with dignity and kindness. All of a sudden, people who have spent years together act in ways that make them...

If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have children, a Nebraska court may allow you to develop a mutually agreed-upon plan. This is a simple divorce- with children. However, if custody, visitation and child support disputes arise, making the agreement impossible, the...

Nebraska family courts always decide on child custody based on what is in the child's best interests. Therefore, if you’re a convicted felon or criminal charges have been brought against you, the court may question whether you should be granted child custody rights....

If you know divorced couples with children, you will have noticed that co-parenting is not always easy. While some former couples seem to have put their differences aside, many find it hard to do so. Hence, disputes can be common. If you are about to divorce –...

Child custody is usually one of the most emotional subjects when a couple is going through the divorce or separation process. It can be overwhelming to imagine that you will not be spending all the time with your child, or that you will only see your child once or...

A win at child custody should mean achieving the best outcome for your child. Yet many parents think it means getting what they want. It can be challenging to look at custody with a clear mind, especially if your breakup was bitter. Yet, if you can do so, it allows...

Divorce can be tough on everyone involved, especially the children. If you have decided to end your marriage, one of the most important things you need to work on from the beginning is how you are going to raise your children. This is where an effective parenting plan...

When a marriage ends in a divorce or separation, one of the issues the divorcing couple will have to deal with is who gets custody and who gets visitation rights. However, the outcome may not be permanent. Child custody can be modified based on a number of factors....

When parents divorce or separate, they often have a child visitation or child custody arrangement. This can be a mutually agreed arrangement between the two parents or a court-directed custody order. However, it is important to note that custody and visitation are not...

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...