The reasons for getting a divorce are nearly as varied as the people who have them. When experts talk with couples about why they chose to get a divorce, there are often multiple reasons, including financial disagreements or infidelity. There is one factor that...
Family Law
Adoption of older children is a beautiful way to build a family
November is National Adoption Awareness month, which is meant to raise awareness of a nontraditional, but wonderful, way to create a family. While adoption of any child is an amazing choice for a Nebraska family to make, one organization hopes to encourage families to...
Is it better for couples to sleep separately?
Most couples in Nebraska choose to express intimacy by sharing a bed with one another. However, the New York Times reports that, according to one survey, approximately one-fourth of all couples choose to sleep separately. However, this perceived unwillingness to...
Financial problems for women divorcing after 50
It likely comes as no surprise to anyone in Nebraska that a divorce can be a difficult financial experience. The process of splitting up a marital pool of assets coupled with the fact that it costs more money to support two households on the same income that...
Economics, gender and divorce
Most people in Nebraska know someone who has gotten a divorce as it is no longer an unusual experience in today's society. However, many people may wonder what factors could potentially contribute to a couple's divorce or to a successful marriage. There is likely...
Family law and taxes
When Nebraska couples are filing for divorce, they are often so focused on child custody and the division of assets that taxes fall by the wayside. In spite of this, taxes remain one of the most important and least understood aspects of the divorce process. Because of...
How can you make joint custody work?
Nebraskan residents like you and your ex-spouse have your own unique family dynamic. Because of this, advice that applies to one family might not really work for you, and vice-versa. However, there are some hurdles you are bound to come across regardless of your...
What are the father’s rights in an adoption?
If you are a father and the mother of your child wants to put him or her up for adoption in Nebraska, it is essential that you understand your rights in this situation. It can get complex because your rights rely on different circumstances of the situation. You need...
What should you during visitation with your kids?
As a divorced parent, you know how valuable that time with your children really is. You only get to see them so often and you want to make the most of it. You never take it for granted.But what should you do together? How can you maximize the fun you have and create...
Divorce rates drop off at 23 years old
Divorce can happen to anyone, at any age. Some studies have talked about the recent rise in gray divorce, which happens with couples over 50 years old. By no means is divorce just something for young people.However, studies have also found that divorce is most common...