If you sold a home you owned before marriage and used that money as the down payment on the house you shared with your spouse, you’re probably asking a simple question with a complicated answer: does that contribution stay yours in a Nebraska divorce, or does it get split? Nebraska divides property “equitably,” meaning fairly, and the outcome often turns on two things most people don’t think about until it’s too late: whether you can trace the down payment back to a nonmarital source, and how Nebraska’s source-of-funds rules treat mortgage principal paydown during the marriage. In this post, I break down the framework Nebraska courts use, explain what evidence actually matters, and walk through a recent Court of Appeals decision, Patach v. Patach (2026), to show how an $80,000 premarital down payment was treated and why that classification changed the equalization analysis.

Dating after divorce is not automatically a problem for your kids or your custody case. In Nebraska, what matters is stability. Under the Nebraska Parenting Act, courts care far more about the impact a new relationship has on a child’s safety, routines, and emotional well-being than the fact that a parent is dating. This article walks through practical, kid-first pacing, how to handle introductions, and the real situations where dating can become custody evidence, so you can move forward without accidentally creating stress for your child or conflict with your co-parent.

Future-focused family law is a planning-first way to handle divorce and custody in Nebraska. Instead of spending your time relitigating the past, the goal is to build an outcome you can actually live with after the decree is signed: a workable parenting plan, clear financial boundaries, and terms that reduce the odds you’ll be back in court a year from now. In many Nebraska custody cases, the system itself pushes parents toward mediation or specialized ADR if a stipulated parenting plan isn’t filed on time, so the smartest strategy is often to prepare early, negotiate from a position of strength, and draft agreements that hold up in real life. If the other party is high-conflict, dishonest, or there are safety concerns, “future-focused” doesn’t mean rolling over. It means building the right structure, including strong temporary orders and enforceable boundaries, so you can protect your kids, your finances, and your peace of mind.

If you’re getting divorced in Nebraska, your financial paperwork is not busywork, it’s the foundation of the entire case. Property division, child support, and alimony all depend on accurate financial disclosures, and most cases involving children require the Financial Affidavit for Child Support with documents that back up what you list. This guide walks you through the key records Nebraska courts typically expect, explains how the 30-day discovery timeline can affect your case, and gives you a simple system to organize everything so your attorney can use it fast.

Divorcing in Nebraska with a low-rate mortgage can turn the family home into the most dangerous financial issue in your case. Selling may feel reckless. Refinancing into today’s rates may be impossible. And leaving your name on a loan you don’t control can quietly destroy your credit. This guide explains the real options Nebraska courts allow—from mortgage assumptions to delayed sales—and why a divorce decree alone does not protect you from the bank. If you want to keep your footing while untangling your finances, this is where to start.

Movies make divorce look dramatic. Nebraska law makes it procedural. Using The Other Woman as a pop-culture lens, this article explains what divorce actually looks like in Nebraska—how courts handle cheating, hidden assets, and family businesses, and why discovery and equitable distribution matter far more than “gotcha” moments. If you’re on the fence about divorce or worried about finances, this guide walks through the real rules, common misconceptions, and practical steps to protect yourself before things escalate.

Divorce in Nebraska is overwhelming because you’re grieving the end of a marriage while being asked to make fast, permanent legal decisions about custody, property, and support. This post explains how emotions like shock, anger, and burnout can quietly affect your divorce case—and what you can do to protect your future while you’re still in the middle of it.

Using Wicked as a lens, this article explores how divorce in Nebraska is less about villains and more about choices. It explains no-fault divorce, Parenting Plans, and the “best interests of the child” standard, while helping readers understand how to rewrite their lives after a marriage ends.

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.

Divorce is hard enough on adults. For kids, it can feel confusing, scary, and deeply personal, even when parents are doing their best. One of the most common questions I hear from parents in Lincoln and Lancaster County is, “What do I say to my child without making this worse?” In Nebraska, how you talk to your kids during a separation matters more than most parents realize. Courts focus on the “best interests of the child,” which includes emotional stability, safety, and whether parents are keeping children out of adult conflict. The right conversations can help your child feel secure and can also protect you legally if custody or parenting time becomes contested.

Why do so many Nebraska divorces get filed in January—and why does timing matter? After the holidays, divorce filings surge, and in Nebraska that timing can affect far more than emotions. Holiday debt, year-end bonuses, tax filing status, and the court’s discretion over when assets are valued can all shape who pays what. This article explains how Nebraska courts treat post-holiday spending, when debt may count as dissipation, and why filing sooner rather than later can protect you from being stuck with financial decisions you didn’t make.

Social media plays a bigger role in Nebraska divorce and custody cases than most people realize. Judges and attorneys regularly use posts, photos, messages, and even “private” content as evidence when evaluating credibility, co-parenting behavior, financial honesty, and the best interests of the child. A single screenshot can affect parenting time, support, or how the court views your judgment. This guide explains how your online activity is discovered, why deleting old posts can lead to legal trouble, and what you should—and shouldn’t—share while your case is active.

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.

Divorce doesn’t just end a relationship—it often disrupts where you live, how you plan, and what you can afford. This post breaks down what happens to the marital home in a Nebraska divorce, what your legal options are, and how the July 2025 housing market might shape your next move.

Thinking about divorce in Nebraska but feeling overwhelmed by legal jargon and emotional chaos? This practical guide breaks down what you actually need to know—from parenting plans and alimony to dividing assets fairly and navigating the process without going to war. Written by a Nebraska divorce attorney who gets both the legal and personal sides of it, this post offers real, human advice for protecting your future (and your sanity).