Divorcing parents in Nebraska often focus on custody more than other issues. Their primary concern during divorce is preserving the relationship that they have with their children. Many factors influence custody determinations in Nebraska, including the schedule of...
Child Custody
Can one parent demand sole custody to punish the other?
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...
How do Nebraska courts decide child custody?
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...
Can a criminal record affect your child custody case?
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....
3 tips to make co-parenting with someone difficult easier
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 –...
What does the child’s best interest mean during a custody case?
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...
Want to win child custody? Here’s how
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...
Things to consider when negotiating a parenting plan
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...
How can child abuse be proved in a custody case?
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....
Clear signs it is time to amend that child custody order
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...