You trust your family with your life, but should you trust them with your business without a legal framework? Too many family co-founders skip "the legal stuff" because it feels unnecessary or even unloving. But the fact is that love and trust don't replace legal...
You may feel close to filing for divorce, but early choices often shape what follows. Divorce in Nebraska involves timing rules, financial disclosures and family decisions that begin before any court filing. Taking time to reflect on a few core questions and issues...
The term "pass" implies a clear-cut victory, but field sobriety tests (FSTs) are not administered in a school exam-like manner. They are a set of standardized exercises used to gather clues of impairment. This critical distinction is why you can demonstrate perfect...
When a Nebraska court reviews a parenting plan, it expects a complete, precise document that leaves no question about how you and the other parent will share responsibilities and time with your child. The Parenting Act lists exactly what you must include. If you leave...
Older adults have numerous unique legal needs. People preparing for or enjoying their retirement years often need to address certain elder law concerns. For example, they may need to plan for the potential expenses of long-term medical care. As people age, their...
A decision to divorce generally creates major changes in an individual's life. Everything from where they live to who they interact with may abruptly change. Typically, divorce proceedings require negotiation between spouses or litigation in family court. Divorcing...
Many driving under the influence (DUI) offenses involve technical violations. Drivers get stopped by the police while their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over the legal limit and fail tests. While state law refers to such offenses as DUI cases, many people...
Small to mid-size businesses in Nebraska and closely-held professional practices often heavily rely on contracts. A contract can lock in a rental space and certain forms of landlord maintenance. A written agreement can help ensure the timely delivery of necessary...
It is quite easy for people to procrastinate about estate planning matters because estate plans largely focus on what happens after they die. Some people dismissively declare that their children or other family members can settle the distribution of their property...
Mediation is a confidential and voluntary dispute resolution process that involves an impartial third party — the mediator — who helps the disputing parties reach a mutually satisfactory agreement. Potential benefits to the use of mediation include its flexibility,...
