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...
What is ‘nesting’ and how can it help my children?
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....
Moving your child out of Nebraska after a divorce
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...
What does Nebraska consider when awarding child custody?
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...
4 common ways co-parenting goes wrong
Co-parenting can be a difficult process, especially if you and the other parent went through a high-conflict divorce. Even if the divorce was amicable, you are likely to face a learning curve. Co-parenting requires patience, open communication, and more patience. Here...
Should I ask for sole custody?
Custody matters are something the court takes incredibly seriously as it assumes great responsibility for the safety and well-being of your children when making decisions in this situation. A judge will carefully consider all factors and evidence you present. You have...
How the courts determine child custody in Nebraska
During a divorce, a child’s health and safety are still a priority. As two parents split, it is up to the parents and the courts to determine a parenting arrangement that works for all parties involved. How is custody determined? What are the custody options...
What types of child custody are there?
While navigating a recent divorce or separation, understanding the types of child custody arrangements available may seem overwhelming. You want the best for your child, but also feel unsure what the distinctions are for each one. However, learning more about each...
How does joint custody help children?
Divorcing parents in Nebraska will now have to contend with matters of child custody. While it might not be the best option for everyone, joint custody is one potential option that does have a lot of reported benefits. Science Daily reports that some studies have...
Is joint custody the best option for your children?
Now that you have decided to obtain a Nebraska divorce, your biggest concern likely is how your children will react to this news and what kind of a post-divorce custody arrangement you and your about-to-be ex-spouse will come to. Obviously, this arrangement will...