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...
Family Law
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...
Understanding the property division process in a Nebraska divorce
Deciding to file for divorce is not something most people come to easily. If you have decided to move forward with this, you will likely have questions about the process and issues to understand. One of the most common issues in any Nebraska divorce is property...
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...
When does your child get to choose their custody scenario?
Your child is not a weapon, and they should never be used against you. No parent should be able to manipulate a child to get them to “choose” a parent and tell a judge that they are rejecting the other. That’s why it’s so important for you and the other parent to...
Just how much are your spouse’s collectibles worth?
During a divorce, people often forget to include the value of any collectibles that their spouses may have. To be sure, everything that people collect won’t have value. But just because it looks like a piece of junk to you doesn’t mean it has no value in a collector’s...