Holiday travel can get complicated fast when you share custody. Nebraska’s Parenting Plans have specific rules about out-of-state trips, holiday schedules, and what kind of communication you actually owe the other parent. The biggest mistake I see is confusing notice with permission—most Nebraska plans require you to notify the other parent of travel, not ask for approval, as long as the trip happens during your time. This guide breaks down the notice vs. consent distinction, offers a copy-and-paste travel notice you can use right now, and explains when holiday travel can become a legal issue under the Nebraska Parenting Act.

Nebraska’s new laws on gender-affirming care and public inclusion have raised urgent questions about LGBTQ+ youth safety. Learn how families can use Nebraska’s custody and guardianship laws to protect children’s emotional well-being and honor Matthew Shepard’s legacy through legal advocacy and action.

Are Nebraska courts still biased toward mothers in custody cases? The short answer is no. Nebraska law requires courts to be gender-neutral, focusing only on the best interests of the child. That means fathers have the same rights as mothers when it comes to custody, parenting time, and decision-making authority. In this post, we explain how the law works, what factors judges actually consider, and how dads can protect their role in their child’s life.