More Than 45 Years As Reliable Lincoln Family Law Attorneys

At McHenry Haszard Law, our experienced legal team in Lincoln help clients during their most serious family matters. Our family lawyers have spent more than 45 years helping parents and individuals throughout Nebraska thrive during divorce, child custody disputes and other challenges.

We treat you as a person rather than a case number. Our knowledge of the courts, judges and legal culture in Lancaster County helps us provide knowledgeable counsel. Because we have handled these legal processes for years, you can rely on us to give them the objective third-party advice you need.

Full-Spectrum Support For Your Family Law Needs

Our staff includes certified mediators to help you resolve conflicts outside of a courtroom. Our family law attorneys also have deep experience handling agricultural assets and military family legal matters. We represent clients across a wide range of family law practice areas, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Child custody and visitation rights
• Child support
• Property division
• Spousal support (alimony)
• Military divorce
• Adoption

Before we start to build a strategy, we take the time to listen to your goals. Whether it is the stress of divorce or the excitement of adoption, we stay focused on our clients’ best interests.

Understanding Divorce In Nebraska

Nebraska is a no-fault divorce state; you do not need to prove your spouse’s wrongdoing to get divorced. State courts use a model called equitable distribution to divide assets. The judge divides marital property in a way that is fair, but not always in a 50/50 split.

The court reviews multiple elements when deciding asset and debt division, including:

• The length of your marriage
• The financial circumstances of each spouse
• The financial and nonfinancial contributions to the household
• The custody arrangements for minor children
• The history of how assets were acquired

Nebraska has a mandatory 60-day waiting period after filing the initial paperwork before a judge can sign your final decree. Complex cases involving businesses or family farms often take several months or longer. If your circumstances change significantly regarding your income or parenting time, Nebraska allows you to request a modification for certain parts of your court order.

What Is The Difference Between Divorce Mediation And Litigation In Nebraska?

Mediation is a process where you and your spouse work with a neutral third party to create your own agreement. Nebraska courts frequently require parents to attempt mediation for custody matters under the Nebraska Parenting Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 43-2920 to 43-2943).

Litigation is the traditional courtroom process where a judge makes the final decisions. If your spouse is uncooperative, hides assets or refuses to compromise on safety, litigation may be necessary.

Our divorce lawyers balance both approaches. Attorney Stephanie Hupp is a certified mediator. She and our divorce mediation attorneys aim for peaceful resolutions. However, we will strongly defend your rights in front of a judge if a trial is the only path forward.

Empowering You To Make Informed Decisions About Your Future

We make it our job to provide clients across Nebraska with knowledge about all of their legal options. This ensures that they can make informed decisions confidently about their futures. Because our divorce lawyers and child custody attorneys manage these situations regularly, they understand how to function if matters become contested. If emotions do run high, our clients turn to us to ensure they are focusing on long-term solutions, not short-term fixes.

Why Choose Us For Your Family Law Case?

We offer the benefit of lawyers who have more than a century of combined experience and a firm that has been in practice for more than 45 years. For instance, attorney Stephanie Hupp brings 30 years of legal experience to your side. She holds a prestigious Martindale-Hubbell AV rating, which reflects the highest level of professional excellence and ethical standards as judged by her peers.

Speak With A Knowledgeable Family Lawyer As Soon As Possible

We are ready to handle the legal heavy lifting so you can focus on healing your family. Call our Lincoln office toll-free at 800-231-3624 or locally at 402-858-4263 to schedule an initial consultation. You can also contact us online. All communications between you and our team members remain entirely confidential. We serve the entire Lincoln, Nebraska area as well as Southeast Nebraska communities in Seward, Cass, Otoe, Gage and Saunders counties.