Filing for divorce in January can quietly shape your child custody schedule for the entire year. In Nebraska, temporary custody orders are often set quickly and frequently based on written affidavits, not live testimony. That early schedule can become the foundation of your final parenting plan. This guide explains how January filings affect school routines, holidays, and parenting time—and how planning ahead can help parents keep control during one of the most important moments in a custody case.

What would really happen if Home Alone took place in Nebraska instead of Hollywood? While the movie plays it for laughs, Nebraska law treats leaving a child home alone as a serious legal issue. Parents could face a CPS investigation, criminal child neglect charges, and lasting consequences in custody or parenting time cases. Nebraska has no set legal age for staying home alone, so courts and child welfare officials look at the totality of the circumstances—age, safety, supervision, and risk. This article breaks down how Nebraska law actually handles these situations and explains the practical steps parents can take to protect their family before travel or emergencies.

Nebraska courts rarely limit or suspend a parent’s time with their child. When they do, it’s because a judge believes contact would harm the child’s best interests. This post explains how Nebraska courts make that decision, using the 2025 Trent v. Trent case to show how allegations, therapy, and child preferences actually factor into parenting time rulings.

Going through a divorce, custody dispute, or guardianship in Nebraska isn’t just a legal challenge—it’s an emotional one. Many clients find that therapy provides the tools to manage stress, make clearer decisions, and present themselves more effectively in court. This article explains how therapy can support your legal case, protect your children’s well-being, and why Nebraska judges often view it as a sign of strength, not weakness.

Domestic violence is not just physical—it can include emotional abuse, financial control, and intimidation that leave survivors feeling trapped. In Nebraska, the law provides strong protections, from protection orders and emergency custody to guardianships that safeguard children and vulnerable adults. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, our firm stands with survivors by offering compassionate legal guidance and connecting them with critical resources. If you or someone you love is facing abuse, you are not alone—and legal help is available.

Going through a divorce in Nebraska doesn’t just affect you—it deeply impacts your kids. Parenting during divorce is about more than legal strategy; it’s about managing your mindset so you can stay calm, intentional, and supportive. In this post, we break down practical ways to parent with confidence, explain how Nebraska courts evaluate co-parenting under the “best interests of the child” standard, and answer common questions about custody, parenting plans, and required parenting classes.

Separation is hard—co-parenting afterward can be even harder. This guide breaks down how Nebraska law handles parenting plans, missed time, relocation, decision-making, and safety concerns. Whether you’re dealing with conflict, no-shows, or big life changes, you’ll find practical advice and clear legal options.

Think your social media is private during a custody case? Think again. Nebraska courts can—and do—look at what you post to decide what’s in your child’s best interest. This blog breaks down how even well-meaning posts can backfire, what the law allows, and how to protect yourself (and your kids) online while your case is pending.