Will My Prenuptial Agreement Actually Protect Me in a Nebraska Divorce?

A Nebraska premarital agreement can protect a farm, business, retirement account, inheritance, or estate plan—but only if the agreement is enforceable and drafted for the way the assets actually work. This guide explains voluntariness, financial disclosure, alimony waivers, postnuptial limits, probate rights, and what happens if a court declines to enforce the agreement.

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Can Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) Increase Child Support in Nebraska After Divorce?

Wondering how Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) fit into the child support equation in Nebraska? A new Nebraska Supreme Court decision, Kingston v. Kingston, just shed light on this complex intersection of compensation and support obligations. This isn't just about whether your pay stub includes RSUs; it’s a crucial ruling on when post-decree sales of vested shares can be a "material change" that does impact how child support is calculated, even if the RSUs were previously divided as property in the divorce.

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International Women’s Day at Zachary W. Anderson Law: Tenacity, Resilience, and Voice

International Women’s Day is more than recognition, rather it is honoring the tenacity, resilience, and voice of the women on our team and the women we serve. In this reflection, members of our staff share what this day means to them and why advocacy, inclusion, and empowerment matter in the work we do every day.

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Why do celebrity divorces look instant while Nebraska divorces take so long?

Celebrity divorces look instant because the hard work often happens quietly before anyone files, but a Nebraska divorce runs on a public court timeline that cannot be rushed. Nebraska law generally requires at least 60 days after service is perfected before the court can hear the case, and real-world issues like parenting plans, financial disclosures, and scheduling often add more time. This post breaks down what actually slows divorces down in Lincoln and Omaha, how uncontested cases move faster, and the “finality trap” many blogs miss: Nebraska’s six-month waiting period to remarry after a divorce decree is entered.

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