Are Nebraska courts still biased toward mothers in custody cases? The short answer is no. Nebraska law requires courts to be gender-neutral, focusing only on the best interests of the child. That means fathers have the same rights as mothers when it comes to custody, parenting time, and decision-making authority. In this post, we explain how the law works, what factors judges actually consider, and how dads can protect their role in their child’s life.

n Nebraska family court, trying to “keep the peace” can backfire. People-pleasing parents often minimize serious issues, which can leave their children without the protection they need and undermine their own credibility in court. This post explains why people pleasing is a legal liability in custody and divorce cases, how it impacts children, and what parents can do instead—telling the truth, documenting evidence, setting boundaries, and working with an experienced family law attorney to keep the focus where it belongs: the child’s best interests.

What actually hurts kids during divorce isn’t the divorce itself—it’s the conflict that surrounds it. This post explores what children really experience during a split, why emotional safety matters more than age, and how co-parenting with calm and consistency can protect their wellbeing. I