What Is Nebraska's Fairness for Girls Ballot Initiative — and What Would It Actually Do?
A proposed 2026 constitutional amendment — the Fairness for Girls initiative — would reshape Nebraska's approach to transgender athletes by embedding restrictions directly into the state constitution rather than passing them as a statute. What does that actually mean for Nebraska families, schools, and voters? A Lincoln attorney breaks down the initiative process, the signature and county-distribution requirements, federal Title IX concerns, and what parents of transgender youth should know before the petition reaches the ballot.
Can I Move Out of State With My Child From Nebraska After Divorce?
Can you move out of Nebraska with your child after divorce? Sometimes, but not without a careful look at Nebraska custody law. This post explains how Nebraska courts handle relocation requests, what counts as a legitimate reason to move, how best interests are analyzed, and why details like housing, school plans, parenting time, and the child’s ties to Nebraska matter so much.
Can a Nebraska Court Refuse to Terminate Parental Rights Even After Serious Misconduct?
Can a Nebraska court refuse to terminate parental rights even after serious misconduct? Yes, and the answer is more nuanced than many parents expect. In this Nebraska family law update, we break down Dunham v. Dunham and explain why the Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal of a petition to terminate parental rights despite serious facts in the record. The article walks through what Nebraska law actually requires, how best interests differs from statutory grounds, how incarceration fits into the analysis, and why termination is treated as an extraordinary remedy rather than a default solution in every difficult custody case.
How Do You Co-Parent in Nebraska when Your Ex is Struggling with Mental Illness?
When your ex is struggling with mental illness, co-parenting can feel like walking a tightrope between protecting your child and protecting a person you once loved. In this post, I walk through what Nebraska law actually says about custody and mental health, why running straight to court often makes things worse, and how thoughtful, collaborative planning — not courtroom combat — tends to produce the best outcomes for kids and families. Plus a practical FAQ for the questions Nebraska parents are really asking.
How Do You Co-Parent Well After a Nebraska Divorce?
When my own marriage ended, it took my ex-spouse and me more than three years of hard, humbling work to learn how to communicate and co-parent in a way that actually served our daughter. Today we are friends. As a Nebraska family law attorney who has sat on both sides of the table, I wrote this honest guide for parents in the middle of a divorce — what Nebraska law actually asks of you, why marriages really fall apart, and the small habits that move co-parents from courtroom adversaries to functional partners.
Who Gets the Dog in a Nebraska Divorce? A Guide to Pet Custody
In Nebraska, your dog isn't legally a family member—at least not when a divorce decree is being drafted. Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 54-601, dogs are personal property, and Nebraska courts handle pet disputes through ownership and possession law rather than the "best interests" standard used for children. That doesn't mean you're stuck with whatever a judge decides. This Nebraska-specific guide explains how the law actually treats pet disputes in divorce, what evidence tends to matter, where premarital and settlement agreements fit, and why a postnuptial "petnup" is far riskier in Nebraska than most online advice suggests.
How Does a High-Conflict Divorce Actually Affect Your Children and Finances in Nebraska?
In Nebraska, the real cost of a high-conflict divorce is rarely the cost you expect. It is the college fund that quietly disappears into litigation, the co-parenting relationship that never recovers, and the children who grow up remembering the tone of the fight long after they have forgotten the final custody schedule. This guide walks Nebraska parents through what a contested divorce actually costs financially, legally, and emotionally — how the Parenting Act and the best-interests standard shape custody and parenting time, where mediation genuinely helps, and the disciplined early choices that tend to protect both your children and your savings
What Happens If You Lie to Your Lawyer in Nebraska?
Can you lie to your lawyer and still expect your case to hold together? In this Nebraska-specific article, attorney Zachary W. Anderson explains how attorney-client privilege differs from confidentiality, when consultation communications may be protected, and why false or incomplete information can create real problems once it reaches court filings, affidavits, depositions, or hearings. If you are dealing with divorce, custody, guardianship, conservatorship, or estate-related issues in Nebraska, this post offers a practical, plain-English explanation of what the law protects, where the limits are, and why honesty with your lawyer is usually the safest strategy.
What Can Nebraska Families Learn From the Justin and Cerina Fairfax Tragedy About Divorce, Domestic Violence, Custody, and Estate Planning?
The Fairfax tragedy is heartbreaking, but it also raises legal questions Nebraska families ask every day when divorce, custody, safety concerns, and planning for children all collide. This post explains what Nebraska courts can and cannot do when conflict escalates, including temporary orders, protection orders, custody restrictions, mediation, and why estate planning matters more than many people realize during a family crisis.
How Do Nebraska Judges Decide Child Custody in a Nebraska Divorce?
Child custody cases in Nebraska are rarely as simple as people hope. Even though judges all apply the same “best interests of the child” standard, different judges can weigh stability, credibility, conflict, communication, and practical day-to-day parenting realities in very different ways. This article explains how Nebraska custody law actually works, why judicial discretion matters, and what parents should understand about parenting plans, joint custody, school decisions, mediation, and the evidence that often shapes the final result.
How Does Nebraska Divide a Family Farm or Business in a Divorce?
Dividing a family farm or closely held business in a Nebraska divorce is rarely as simple as splitting everything in half. This article explains how Nebraska courts separate marital from nonmarital property, why active versus passive appreciation can make a major difference, how farms and businesses are valued, and what the recent Nebraska Court of Appeals decision in Jeffers v. Jeffers means for real-world divorce cases involving land, corporations, and family operations. It is written to help readers understand the law in plain English while giving them a practical sense of what actually matters when these assets are at stake.
What Do 13 Years as a Nebraska Attorney Teach You About Divorce?
After 13 years practicing law, one thing has become clear: most Nebraska divorces are not really about who was more wrong. They are about what happens next. This post breaks down what Nebraska divorce law actually focuses on, including residency, waiting periods, parenting plans, mediation, and the practical steps that help people move forward with more clarity and less chaos.
What Does a Divorce in Nebraska Actually Look Like?
Divorce in Nebraska is more than a life change. It is a legal process with rules about filing, waiting periods, parenting plans, property division, and next steps. This post explains what divorce here actually looks like, what Nebraska courts focus on, and what to gather before you file or respond.
When Should I Go Back to Court Over Co-Parenting Disagreements in Nebraska?
Not every co-parenting disagreement belongs in court. This Nebraska guide explains when a parenting conflict is a real legal issue, when mediation may be the better tool, and what parents should gather before filing.
Can Divorced Parents Buy a Duplex Together in Nebraska?
A Nebraska family law look at whether divorced parents can buy a duplex together, how parenting plans still matter, and the legal and practical issues to think through before trying a close-proximity co-parenting setup.
Can I Change a Nebraska Parenting Plan When My Ex and I Cannot Agree on School, Doctors, or Activities?
When Nebraska parents share joint legal custody, disagreements about school, medical care, counseling, and extracurricular activities can turn into ongoing deadlocks. This post explains when those conflicts may justify modifying a parenting plan, what Nebraska courts actually look at, and how a recent Nebraska Court of Appeals decision shows judges can create practical tie-breaking rules without automatically ending joint custody.
Can My Ex Choose Conversion Therapy for Our Child in Nebraska After the 2026 Supreme Court Ruling?
Can your ex choose conversion therapy for your child in Nebraska without your permission? Usually not, if you share joint legal custody and your parenting plan does not give either parent final authority over major health decisions. Written from both legal and lived experience, this post explains what the 2026 Supreme Court ruling did and did not change, how Nebraska parenting plans handle major treatment decisions, and what parents should gather before mediation or court
Will the Judge Hear My Whole Story in a Nebraska Divorce?
A Nebraska divorce judge is usually deciding specific legal issues, not listening to every detail of the marriage. This article explains what really matters, why hearings can feel so short, and how to prepare in a way that helps your case.
If My Spouse Promised I Could Stay in the House, Will a Nebraska Prenup or Will Protect Me?
A spouse’s promise about the house may not hold up after death if the deed, prenup, and will do not match. A new Nebraska Supreme Court case shows what remarried couples and blended families in Nebraska should review before a probate dispute starts.
Can I lower child support in Nebraska if my income dropped?
A recent Nebraska child support case makes one thing clear: saying your income dropped is not enough. This article explains what counts as a material change, what proof judges actually want, and why self-employed parents need more than a homemade profit-and-loss statement.
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