Unpaid child support can create serious consequences beyond the courtroom, including problems getting or keeping a U.S. passport. In Nebraska IV-D child support cases, qualifying arrears can be certified for federal passport denial or revocation when the amount owed exceeds the federal threshold. This article explains how the Nebraska and federal passport enforcement process works, why a payment plan may not automatically fix the issue, what to do if the arrears amount is wrong, and why it is important to address the official child support record before urgent travel becomes a crisis.

Divorce is never easy—especially when children are caught in the middle. In Nebraska, custody decisions hinge on the “best interests of the child,” but what does that really mean for parents? This post explores how to shift from reactive parenting to intentional parenting, how to support your child’s emotions without “fixing” them, and how Nebraska courts evaluate custody and parenting plans under § 42-364. If you’re facing divorce, learn how to protect your kids’ well-being while also strengthening your custody case.