Can married couples use a postnuptial agreement to decide how property will be divided if they later divorce? Nebraska law treats these agreements differently from many other states. This article explains the rule from Devney v. Devney, the limited agreements Nebraska recognizes after marriage, and practical options for protecting an inheritance, business, farm interest, or estate plan.

Can you take your child abroad after a Nebraska divorce? The answer depends on your decree, parenting plan, passport status, destination, and the other parent’s rights. This article explains the difference between travel permission and passport consent, what Nebraska parents should review before booking, and what options may be available when a co-parent objects.

A high income does not automatically lead to a large alimony award in Nebraska. Learn how courts evaluate income disparity, earning capacity, career sacrifices, property division, complex compensation, and the overall circumstances of the marriage when deciding whether support is reasonable.

A Nebraska divorce generally cannot be kept entirely out of court records, but that does not mean every financial or personal detail must become public. Learn how Nebraska’s redaction rules, confidential filings, discovery procedures, mediation, protective orders, and targeted sealing requests may help protect sensitive information.

An inheritance is generally presumed to be nonmarital property in Nebraska, but keeping it out of the marital estate may depend on what happened to it during the marriage. Joint accounts, missing records, marital debt payments, property improvements, and appreciation can all complicate the analysis. This article explains how Nebraska courts approach tracing, commingling, and inherited assets in divorce.

Dividing rental property in a Nebraska divorce involves more than comparing appraised values. Mortgage liability, rental income, tax basis, leases, LLC interests, repairs, and each spouse’s ability to manage or refinance the property can all affect whether a proposed division is fair and workable. This article explains the Nebraska legal framework and the practical issues rental-property owners should consider before reaching a settlement.

Nebraska does not impose a state estate tax for current deaths, but its inheritance tax can still affect what beneficiaries receive. This article explains Nebraska’s beneficiary categories, rates and exemptions, county court process, real-estate lien concerns, and planning issues for spouses, children, unmarried partners, blended families, nieces, nephews, and other beneficiaries.

Dividing a lake cabin, hunting property, family acreage, or vacation home in a Nebraska divorce can be more complicated than deciding who wants it most. Nebraska courts look at whether the property is marital, nonmarital, or a mix of both, then consider value, debt, tracing, appreciation, and the overall fairness of the property division. This article explains how Nebraska courts may approach cabin disputes, what evidence matters, what it can cost to fight over a second home, and when mediation or a negotiated buyout may make more sense than trial.

Dividing a brokerage account in a Nebraska divorce is not always as simple as splitting the account balance. This article explains how carryover basis, built-in capital gains, in-kind transfers, and Nebraska equitable-division rules can affect the real value of investment accounts during divorce.

Own a business and facing divorce in Nebraska? Business interests can raise complicated questions about marital property, valuation, goodwill, cash flow, and whether one spouse can keep the company while fairly accounting for its value. This article explains how Nebraska courts may approach business ownership in divorce and what records business owners should gather early.

If you lived with your partner for years but never married, a Nebraska breakup can raise difficult questions about the house, debt, children, pets, and estate planning. Nebraska does not create common-law marriage based on time together, so unmarried partners usually do not have the same property rights as divorcing spouses. This article explains how Nebraska law treats unmarried breakups, when custody and child support can be addressed, what protection-order relief may be available, and why clear documents matter before conflict starts.

Zipline Brewing’s June 2026 announcement is a local reminder that event venues can change plans quickly. Here’s what Nebraska customers should know about deposits, venue cancellations, written contracts, replacement costs, force majeure clauses, small claims court, and the practical steps to take if a booked venue can no longer host your event.

Getting married in Nebraska is usually straightforward, but the legal details still matter. This article explains Nebraska’s marriage license requirements, age rules, witnesses, officiants, remarriage timing after divorce, common-law marriage issues, and when a marriage may raise annulment concerns. It also covers why marriage-status questions can become important in Nebraska divorce, custody, parenting plan, estate planning, and probate matters.

Divorce can make even smart, capable people feel foggy, panicked, or numb — right when Nebraska law asks you to make decisions about custody, parenting plans, property, and your future. Here's why stress hijacks decision-making, what it means for mediation and settlement, and how to get steady enough to choose on purpose instead of reacting from exhaustion.

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.

Prenuptial agreements are having a cultural moment, but Nebraska couples need more than national headlines or celebrity divorce stories. In Nebraska, a premarital agreement can help couples clarify property, debt, business interests, inheritance, estate planning, and possible spousal support before marriage. This article explains what a Nebraska prenup can and cannot do, why timing and financial disclosure matter, and why these agreements should be approached as thoughtful planning rather than a sign that anyone expects the marriage to fail.

You do not need to be wealthy to have a reason to consider a prenuptial agreement in Nebraska. A prenup can help engaged couples talk clearly about debt, future property, retirement, family gifts, inherited assets, business interests, and what should happen financially if the marriage ends. This article explains what a Nebraska prenup can and cannot do, why careful drafting matters, and why issues like appreciation, commingling, debt, alimony, and child-related matters should be handled thoughtfully before signing.

Why do so many wives file for divorce first? The answer is usually more complicated than one moment or one argument. This Nebraska-focused article explains why divorce may feel sudden to one spouse but long overdue to the other, what filing first does and does not mean legally, and how Nebraska courts approach custody, parenting plans, property division, alimony, and temporary orders.

Separating as parents in Nebraska is not just a legal change. It is a family transition that requires structure, safety, and child-centered decision-making. This article explains how Nebraska parenting plans work, what legal custody and physical custody mean, how mediation may fit into the process, and why co-parenting is not always the right model when safety concerns are present. It also offers practical guidance for parents trying to protect their children from adult conflict while following court orders and building a workable two-household routine.

Military divorce in Nebraska can involve more than the usual divorce issues. Service members and spouses may need to address deployment, parenting plans, child support based on military pay, alimony, military retired pay, DFAS rules, Survivor Benefit Plan coverage, TRICARE, and jurisdiction questions. This article explains the key Nebraska and federal issues military families should understand before filing, negotiating, or signing a divorce agreement