Child Custody

Preparing for a child custody hearing can be a daunting experience for any parent. Understanding the process and knowing what to expect can make all the difference when it comes to securing the best possible outcome for your child.  Taking the right steps ahead of...

When parents share custody after a divorce or separation, one of the most important decisions they must make is crafting a parenting time schedule that works for both them and their children. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, as every family has different needs,...

You might not feel great about divorcing. Guilt and shame are common among those about to untie the knot. Hence, it is understandable if you’d prefer to keep the news private. However, if you have children, you simply have to tell the staff at your school that you are...

Custody cases can be highly contentious and complex. The circumstances of every child and their family are unique. Nonetheless, the family courts in Nebraska do apply one important legal principle to all custody cases – the best interests of the child.  While the best...

Custody exchange days can be emotional and confusing. One of the factors that can lead to this is not being prepared. Being anxious, seeing your child cry and getting to the exchange location only to realize you didn't pack what your child needs can complicate...

As the holiday season approaches, newly separated parents may face the challenge of coordinating schedules for Halloween, Thanksgiving and winter break. These occasions are special times for children, and working to ensure that thoughtful plans and expectations are in...

It is widely accepted that children generally do better after a divorce when both their parents continue participating in their lives. That is why most courts will look to achieve this when ruling on child custody matters.  There are exceptions, however. Sometimes...

Divorce is the end of a romantic relationship, but it doesn’t end the need for parents to continue communicating with each other about the children. With the change in relationship dynamics comes a need to set the standard for communication.  Communicating with your...

If you go through a divorce with kids, you need to hold several conversations with them. Besides informing them about the divorce, you will have another sit-down when you and the other parent create a custody agreement, whether a temporary or permanent one. Talking...

The state of Nebraska usually supports child custody arrangements in which both parents actively participate in their child's upbringing following divorce or a nonmarital split. The courts take children's best interests seriously, which means mothers are not...