If you get an inheritance from your parents, your natural inclination may be to share it with your spouse. The two of you are a couple, so you may decide to use the money to retire, to buy a family home, to expand your shared business or something else of this nature....
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The plight of fathers experiencing parental alienation
While the role of fathers – particularly those who are divorced – has evolved into a more nurturing approach, a majority of custody agreements still favor the mother. The presumption remains that mothers are more suitable as primary caretakers, with studies revealing...
3 things you can learn from your divorce
Undeniably, divorce is associated with negative feelings. You may feel pain, confused, betrayed and other emotions. However, it can also teach you lessons you may have never learned if you didn't go through it. After healing, you may realize the process taught you...
4 things you should include in your divorce settlement
A divorce is a challenging process that can take a toll on your emotional, physical and financial well-being. However, filing a divorce settlement agreement is crucial. A divorce settlement details the agreement between you and your ex. Unfortunately, while discussing...
4 common spousal support myths
Spousal support or alimony is an integral part of a divorce. In Nebraska, a party may be ordered to pay spousal support to help the other party during and after the divorce to maintain their standard of living. This is one of the most discussed matters, but it's also...
Will you be responsible for your ex’s student loans?
If you’re getting divorced, some of your debts have to be divided along with your assets. For example, many married couples will have a joint credit card account. It doesn’t matter who technically swipes the card at the grocery store or makes an online purchase. Both...
Preparing to tell your kids about your decision to divorce
Depending on how old your child is, the questions you are going to have to answer after you tell them that you and your spouse are getting divorced could range from, “Okay, but can I have a cookie?” to “Can I decide who I want to live with?”. As a result, telling your...
5 tips for protecting your privacy during the divorce process
Going through a divorce can be an emotionally and mentally taxing process, and it can be easy to overlook important aspects of protecting your privacy during this time. However, safeguarding your personal information is crucial to ensure your divorce proceeds smoothly...
Can your spouse tell you they refuse to get divorced?
If you were the one who proposed to your spouse initially, they certainly had the option to tell you that they refused to get married. They could have turned down your proposal. But they didn’t, and the two of you tied the knot. Now you’ve decided that you would like...
How is marital property divided during a Nebraska divorce?
The decision to end a marriage that you have worked so hard to build is, without a doubt, a difficult one. If things end up in a divorce, you will certainly have a ton of questions and issues to sort through. One of the most contentious issues is usually how marital...