In many instances, couples agree that they should get divorced. They may try counseling or a separation first. But in the end, they know that it’s time to get divorced and they move forward to do so together. But there are other situations in which one person wants a...
Being charged with a crime can be quite stressful and overwhelming. When faced with multiple charges stemming from a single incident, you might wonder, is this legal? In Nebraska, prosecutors have the discretion to file multiple charges against a defendant for their...
Most people expect the property division process to go on smoothly when they decide to divorce, but it’s not always the case. Several issues can complicate matters and get in the way of a fair settlement. If your divorce settles and you get less than you deserve, that...
When a police officer pulls someone over, they need to have a reason to do so. It can be minor. For instance, someone could technically be pulled over for driving just slightly above the speed limit or for executing a turn without using their blinker. The key thing to...
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...
Property rights have strong protection under Nebraska law. Individuals and businesses should not have to worry about others misappropriating or stealing their resources, and if someone does, the state can take action. Theft is among the most common crimes prosecuted...
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...
Financial crimes are often very complex and intricate matters. They all share financial gain as the common motive. Because of the nature of these crimes, they’re often associated with considerable evidence that can make these cases difficult as they move through the...
Is the new year bringing changes in your life that require you to be away from your child and co-parent for stretches of time for business or other obligations or maybe even to live some distance away? You’ll probably need to modify your custody order and parenting...
For most of human history, eyewitness reports have been used when people are accused of crimes. But in the last few decades, DNA evidence has been developed. This DNA evidence has proven that witnesses are often wrong in their accounts of what took place, as many...