As a college student, you’ve likely been warned to monitor what you post on social media. Future employers will check your accounts as an additional background check, and if they find photos of you surrounded by alcohol bottles or posts bashing past employers,...
Family Law
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...
Divorce: Who owns the livestock?
Divorce is tricky enough when trying to equally distribute family assets. When spouses are also business partners, the situation becomes especially difficult because the business’s assets need to be divvied up as well.This is particularly true among ranch and...
Four ways to help your children cope with your divorce
Divorce is typically a stressful and emotional time for the entire family. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), most children adjust well to divorce within about two years, but some actions you take as a parent could make their adjustment...
How much will I pay in child support in Nebraska?
Going through a divorce is an emotional process and sometimes emotions get the better of us. We all want what’s best for our children but when it comes to money, it’s too easy to fight.That’s one reason why Nebraska’s child support calculations...
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...
Complications associated with divorce and owning a farm
Nebraska has its fair share of farmers. Many of whom are married couples who own and work their farms together. When these couples divorce, a number of complications may arise that can prove difficult to resolve.Why is divorce considered more complicated for couples...
