Can Nebraska lawyers use AI ethically? Yes, but only if they protect client confidentiality, verify the law, and keep legal judgment in human hands. This post explains what responsible AI use looks like in Nebraska family law, guardianship, mediation, and estate planning matters.

What does Grey’s Anatomy get wrong about divorce in Nebraska? Quite a bit. This post breaks down how Nebraska divorce really works, including the 60-day waiting period, no-fault rules, custody, parenting plans, and alimony, in plain English for real people facing real decisions

Wondering how Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) fit into the child support equation in Nebraska? A new Nebraska Supreme Court decision, Kingston v. Kingston, just shed light on this complex intersection of compensation and support obligations. This isn't just about whether your pay stub includes RSUs; it’s a crucial ruling on when post-decree sales of vested shares can be a "material change" that does impact how child support is calculated, even if the RSUs were previously divided as property in the divorce.

When a co-parent sends a hostile email before an exchange, your response can affect more than the moment. In Nebraska custody cases, calm, strategic communication often protects both your child and your case.

What you post online can affect your custody case more than you think. This Nebraska-focused guide explains how social media may be used in family court, what mistakes to avoid, and how parents can protect both their case and their child.

Law school was never part of Oliver Halliwell’s original plan. In this personal International Women’s Day reflection, Oliver shares how three women changed the course of his life by showing him the power of advocacy, authenticity, and resilience, and how their influence ultimately led him to law school.

International Women’s Day is more than recognition, rather it is honoring the tenacity, resilience, and voice of the women on our team and the women we serve. In this reflection, members of our staff share what this day means to them and why advocacy, inclusion, and empowerment matter in the work we do every day.

In Nebraska divorce, custody, and paternity cases, mediation is often the better first step because it gives families more control over parenting plans, schedules, and practical solutions than a judge can usually provide at trial. This article explains when mediation is usually required under the Nebraska Parenting Act, when trial is still necessary, and how to tell which path makes the most sense for your case.

Can politics lead to divorce in Nebraska? Yes. This article explains how Nebraska’s no-fault divorce laws apply when political conflict affects your marriage, your children, and your finances.

If you’ve caught yourself wondering, “Why does my divorce suddenly feel more intense or chaotic?” you’re not alone. I hear that question from Nebraska clients all the time, sometimes half-jokingly framed as, “Is Mercury retrograde or something?” While Mercury retrograde is a real astronomical phenomenon (it only appears to move backward from Earth’s perspective), it isn’t rewriting Nebraska divorce law. What’s usually happening is far more practical: divorce compresses financial decisions, parenting logistics, legal deadlines, and emotional stress into the same period of time, and communication between spouses or co-parents can start to spiral quickly. In Nebraska custody disputes, courts focus on the child’s best interests, and the way parents communicate and handle conflict can matter more than the conflict itself. This post explains why divorce can suddenly feel chaotic, what Nebraska courts actually look for in custody and parenting disputes, and how to avoid the communication traps that can turn small issues into bigger legal problems.

Most Nebraska divorce “disasters” aren’t intentional. They usually happen when someone panics, vents in writing, or treats the case like a war instead of a problem to solve. In Nebraska District Court, the judge isn’t there to decide who was the “better” spouse. The court is focused on two things: a child-centered parenting plan under the Nebraska Parenting Act, and a fair division of property and debt. This guide walks through the biggest avoidable mistakes that make divorces longer, more expensive, and harder on kids—like putting children in the middle, assuming Nebraska is automatically “50/50,” creating a bad text or social media trail, and slow-walking financial disclosure. If you’re trying to protect your kids, your finances, and your future, the goal is simple: stay steady, stay organized, and don’t create evidence you’ll regret later

When a Power of Attorney stops working in Nebraska, families often find out the hard way that the document isn’t a force field. Banks may refuse to honor it, siblings may dispute the agent’s decisions, or a loved one’s medical and safety needs may escalate beyond what informal planning can handle. Nebraska courts don’t step in just because things feel messy, though. Under the “least restrictive alternative” standard in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-2620, a judge can appoint a guardian or conservator only when there is clear and convincing evidence of incapacity and court involvement is truly the minimum necessary to keep the person safe and protected. This guide explains the most common “POA failure” scenarios, what the 7-business-day bank response rule means in practice, and how families can reduce the odds of a costly, contested guardianship later.

In a Nebraska divorce, your case isn’t just built in court filings. It’s built in your texts, emails, and social media, too. Judges, Guardians ad Litem, and opposing counsel routinely use digital communication to evaluate credibility, co-parenting, and even financial claims. A message sent in anger can become an exhibit months later, and deleting posts after a case starts can create a separate problem called spoliation of evidence. This guide explains how Nebraska divorce evidence rules apply to everyday communication, what to avoid, how to preserve helpful proof legally, and how to protect your custody and your credibility while the case is pending.

Nebraska custody cases aren’t decided by who “deserves” more time or whether 50/50 sounds fair. They’re decided by one thing: the best interests of the child under the Nebraska Parenting Act. This guide breaks down what judges actually consider under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-2923, why teens don’t simply “choose” where to live, why Nebraska’s age of majority is 19, and when a material change in circumstances may justify modifying a parenting plan.

Raising a teen after divorce is hard enough. This Nebraska-focused guide explains how to reduce conflict, support your teen’s mental health, and know when it’s time to modify a parenting plan.

Blended family estate planning is where “simple” plans tend to break. If you’re remarried (or planning to be), leaving everything to your spouse and trusting it will “work out later” can unintentionally disinherit your children from a prior relationship. Nebraska law also adds wrinkles most people don’t see coming, including the elective share and augmented estate rules that can affect what a surviving spouse is entitled to claim, even when a will says otherwise. A good blended-family plan isn’t about picking sides. It’s about building a structure that protects your spouse with real financial security, while also locking in a protected legacy for your children, and coordinating beneficiary designations so your plan actually works when it matters most.

If you’re co-parenting a neurodiverse child in Nebraska, your parenting plan can’t be a “set it and forget it” document. As kids grow, school supports shift, therapies change, and new diagnoses or medication adjustments can reshape what stability looks like week to week. This guide explains how often to review your plan, the “material change in circumstances” triggers Nebraska courts actually care about, and the kinds of clear, future-proof clauses that reduce conflict instead of fueling it. If your current order feels like it’s creating accidental fights or your child is struggling around transitions, it may be time for a structured update, not another round of improvising.

Most people expect the end of the Nebraska divorce process to feel like closure, but even after the judge signs the Decree of Dissolution, the emotional side often lingers, especially with Nebraska’s 30-day waiting period that can make things feel like limbo. A decree can end the legal marriage, set enforceable rules for parenting and finances, and create structure for what comes next, but it can’t force an apology, erase betrayal, or make your nervous system stop bracing for conflict. This post explains the difference between the divorce decree and emotional healing, why chasing “emotional justice” in court usually backfires, and what actually helps people move forward in a way that lasts, with practical guidance for anyone searching for a Lincoln or Omaha divorce attorney.

Divorce settlements aren’t just about “who gets what.” They’re about whether your life actually works after the Decree of Dissolution is entered. In this post, I walk through the financial questions that matter most in a Nebraska divorce—your real monthly budget, debts, housing, alimony, child-related expenses under the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines, and retirement division (including QDROs). If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the money side of divorce, this is meant to give you clarity and a concrete place to start.

Worried your Nebraska divorce lawyer is dragging out your case just to increase fees? This article explains where long cases are normal versus where delay can cross ethical lines. You’ll learn the key Nebraska Rules of Professional Conduct that apply to overbilling and unnecessary litigation, your right to a free itemized accounting under § 3-501.5(f), and what to ask for in a strategy check-in so you can protect your finances and get the case moving with purpose.