Nebraska custody cases aren’t decided by who “deserves” more time or whether 50/50 sounds fair. They’re decided by one thing: the best interests of the child under the Nebraska Parenting Act. This guide breaks down what judges actually consider under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-2923, why teens don’t simply “choose” where to live, why Nebraska’s age of majority is 19, and when a material change in circumstances may justify modifying a parenting plan.

High-conflict divorce can feel like a nonstop emergency, especially when kids are involved and the other parent seems determined to escalate everything, but in Nebraska the court isn’t focused on who “wins”—it’s focused on the best interests of the child, which usually means stability, safety, and a workable plan that protects your child’s day-to-day life; that’s why one of the most effective strategies in a high-conflict case is learning to “control the controllables,” because while you can’t control your ex’s choices or the court calendar, you can control the tone of the record, your compliance, your documentation, and the stability you create in your home, and when you communicate like a judge may read it later you build credibility while reducing the conflict your child is exposed to, with the important caveat that if your situation involves threats, stalking, intimidation, or domestic violence, controlling the controllables may also mean taking safety-focused legal steps, including exploring a Protection Order and safer exchange or communication boundaries.

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.

The Tyson plant closure in Lexington is more than a local news story—it’s a financial and family-law crisis for thousands of Nebraska parents. When a major employer shuts down, it can reshape child support obligations, parenting schedules, and even whether a parent can stay in the community. Nebraska courts don’t automatically adjust support or approve relocation just because a job disappears, so parents need to act quickly, document everything, and understand how the Child Support Guidelines and Farnsworth relocation rules apply after a mass layoff. This guide explains what to do now to protect your rights, avoid arrears, and keep your children’s lives as stable as possible during a sudden job loss.