When my own marriage ended, it took my ex-spouse and me more than three years of hard, humbling work to learn how to communicate and co-parent in a way that actually served our daughter. Today we are friends. As a Nebraska family law attorney who has sat on both sides of the table, I wrote this honest guide for parents in the middle of a divorce — what Nebraska law actually asks of you, why marriages really fall apart, and the small habits that move co-parents from courtroom adversaries to functional partners.

In Nebraska, the real cost of a high-conflict divorce is rarely the cost you expect. It is the college fund that quietly disappears into litigation, the co-parenting relationship that never recovers, and the children who grow up remembering the tone of the fight long after they have forgotten the final custody schedule. This guide walks Nebraska parents through what a contested divorce actually costs financially, legally, and emotionally — how the Parenting Act and the best-interests standard shape custody and parenting time, where mediation genuinely helps, and the disciplined early choices that tend to protect both your children and your savings

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.

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.

Transition days are often the hardest part of co-parenting. Kids aren’t just moving backpacks—they’re moving between routines, emotions, and expectations. In my latest blog post, I share seven practical strategies Nebraska parents can use to make transitions calmer, reduce stress, and help children feel secure in both homes. From building in downtime to creating rituals of connection, these tips are designed to support your child’s best interests and give them the stability they need to thrive.