A Nebraska prison romance that led to a felony conviction has raised a serious question: can misconduct or incarceration lead to termination of parental rights? This post explains how Nebraska law actually handles these cases—why incarceration alone isn’t enough, how courts apply the “best interests” standard, and what steps parents can take to protect their rights and stay connected with their children.

Taylor Swift’s new track “Father Figure” dives into themes of power, loyalty, and control—struggles that echo in Nebraska custody disputes. In this post, we explore how Nebraska custody law addresses parental alienation, power dynamics, and a child’s voice in court, all through the lens of Swift’s cultural commentary.

In 1923, a Nebraska law banning foreign language education led to a Supreme Court decision that reshaped our understanding of liberty. This post explores Meyer v. Nebraska, how it laid the groundwork for key civil rights rulings, and why its lessons about personal freedom and educational choice are more urgent than ever—especially as new political movements attempt to roll those rights back.