My Spouse Is Keeping the Business in Our Nebraska Divorce. Why Can the Bank Still Come After Me?
When a Nebraska divorce decree gives the family business, and its debt, to one spouse, the other spouse is often surprised to learn the bank may still look to them. Our latest article explains why a divorce decree and a personal guaranty are two different things, what a hold-harmless provision can and can't do, and what to ask your lawyer about releases, refinancing, and protection before you sign a settlement
How Do Nebraska Courts Enforce a Divorce Decree or Parenting Plan When Your Ex Won't Follow It?
When an ex stops following a Nebraska divorce decree or parenting plan, you have options. They range from contempt to a parenting-time enforcement motion to modification. This post explains what Nebraska courts look for, including willfulness, inability to pay, and purge conditions. It also covers what the Nebraska Supreme Court's new decision in Shannon v. Shannon does and doesn't show, and what to gather before you talk to a lawyer.
How Do You Document and Prove School-Year Parenting Plan Violations in Nebraska Courts?
School-year parenting plan problems tend to look the same: late exchanges, missed weekends, absences on one parent's nights, decisions made without you. Nebraska courts want proof that fits the procedure you choose, whether that is contempt, statutory parenting-time enforcement, or modification. This guide explains what "willful" means, how Nebraska's school-records statute works and where it stops, how to document exchanges without crossing into self-help, and what to expect from mediation and hearings in Lancaster, Douglas, Sarpy, and surrounding counties.
What Should I Do in the First 30 Days After My Nebraska Divorce Is Final?
The decree is signed — now what? The first 30 days after a Nebraska divorce are when the court order becomes real life, and it's where many post-decree problems quietly begin. From appeal deadlines and the six-month remarriage rule to vehicle titles, QDROs, parenting plan routines, and updating your estate plan, this guide walks you through exactly what to do (and what not to do) in that critical first month — so a small misstep doesn't turn into a contempt filing, a credit problem, or an avoidable fight.
What Happens If I Can’t Pay My Nebraska Divorce Settlement While an Appeal Is Pending?
Appealing a Nebraska divorce decree does not automatically pause payment obligations. Based on the Nebraska Court of Appeals’ memorandum opinion in McReynolds v. McReynolds, this article explains why equalization payments, attorney-fee awards, and other financial obligations may remain enforceable during an appeal unless proper supersedeas or stay procedures are followed. It also discusses how Nebraska courts may evaluate “inability to pay,” why valuable non-cash assets can matter, and what steps a person should consider before missing a court-ordered divorce payment deadline.
Can You Swap Parenting Time in Nebraska for the Super Bowl?
If you’re co-parenting in Nebraska and the Super Bowl lands on “your weekend,” the law usually treats it like any other day: your court-ordered parenting plan controls. That means the parent who has parenting time typically decides what the child does during that time, as long as it’s consistent with the child’s best interests and the plan’s safety rules. The bigger risk isn’t the game. It’s the conflict around it—last-minute demands, late returns, and patterns that start looking like interference. This post explains what Nebraska courts expect, when swaps make sense, and how to build “big event” rules into a parenting plan so you’re not having the same fight every year.
What is the “ultimate goal” in a Nebraska high-conflict divorce, and why does it matter?
In a high-conflict divorce, it’s easy to spend months reacting to every hostile email, social media post, and manufactured “emergency.” The problem is that reaction-mode is expensive, exhausting, and it often creates the exact record you don’t want a Nebraska judge or Guardian ad Litem (GAL) to read. This post explains how to define your “ultimate goal” (your Summit) and use it as a practical filter for communication, legal strategy, mediation, and custody decisions under Nebraska’s Parenting Act and best-interests standard.
What Happens If Your Ex Denies Christmas or Holiday Parenting Time in Nebraska?
Denied Christmas parenting time in Nebraska? Before you panic or call the police, it helps to understand how Nebraska courts actually handle holiday parenting disputes. This article walks through what your parenting plan controls, why law enforcement usually won’t intervene, and what real legal remedies exist when holiday parenting time is withheld.
When Is Something Really an Emergency in Nebraska Family Court?
Not every custody dispute or family conflict qualifies as a legal emergency. In Nebraska, judges reserve ex parte and emergency orders for situations involving immediate, irreparable harm supported by sworn evidence. This guide explains how Nebraska courts actually evaluate emergency motions, why affidavits often matter more than courtroom testimony, and what parents should file instead when a situation is serious but not truly emergent. Written from the perspective of a Lincoln family-law attorney who regularly practices in Lancaster County, this article helps you protect both your child and your credibility with the court.
How Do You Stop a Smear Campaign From Your Ex?
A smear campaign during a Nebraska custody or divorce case isn’t just drama—it can damage your reputation, confuse your kids, and affect how judges view your parenting. This guide explains what a smear campaign looks like, how it harms children, and the steps Nebraska parents can take to document the behavior, protect their mental health, and strengthen their case under the Nebraska Parenting Act.
What Should You Do If Your Co-Parent Doesn’t Follow the Holiday Parenting Plan in Nebraska?
Holiday parenting time disputes are incredibly common in Nebraska, especially around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and winter break. When a co-parent refuses to follow the court-ordered schedule, it can feel frustrating and unfair—but you do have options. Nebraska law allows you to enforce your parenting plan, request make-up time, or, in serious cases, pursue contempt. The key is staying calm, documenting what happened, and understanding what the order actually says. If holiday conflicts are becoming a pattern, updating your parenting plan or seeking legal guidance can make future seasons smoother and more predictable for you and your children.
My Ex Is Unreasonable. Should I Take Them to Court in Nebraska?
When your ex is unreasonable, it’s tempting to take them to court “on principle.” But in Nebraska custody cases, constant litigation can backfire. Judges focus on your child’s best interests, not parental drama. The smarter approach is to document issues, offer reasonable solutions, and protect your child’s stability while positioning yourself as the reasonable parent.
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