It is Important for Parents to Understand that Child Support is a Two Way Street In  Nebraska child support is a critical aspect of ensuring the well-being of children. Here are some key points related to child support in Nebraska: Nebraska Child Support Payment Center ("NCSPC"): The NCSPC handles child support payments; if you have an open child support case and are employed, court-ordered payments may be made through income withholding. For those without an open child support case and not subject to income withholding, there are various payment options available. The NCSPC has insta ..read more

Custody & Parenting Time; Matters to Consider in Your Divorce or Paternity Case In Nebraska, when it comes to  child custody, parenting time, visitation , and other access,  Nebraska Revised Statute 42-364  outlines important guidelines. Parenting Plan Development: In actions involving child support, child custody, parenting time, visitation, or other access, the parties and their counsel (if represented) are required to develop a parenting plan as provided in the Parenting Act. If the parties and counsel do not create a parenting plan, the complaint should indicate thi ..read more

Manipulation and Exaggerated or False Information Parental alienation  occurs when a child refuses to have a relationship with a parent due to manipulation, such as the conveying of exaggerated or false information, by the other parent. This situation most often arises during a divorce or custody battle, but it can also happen in intact families.  The breakdown of the relationship between a child and one of the child’s parents occurs without valid justification . The perpetrator of parental alienation may employ various tactics: A father might falsely tell the child that the child ..read more

Parenting Time in Nebraska In Nebraska, parenting time guidelines provide a framework for determining the amount of time each parent spends with their child. Here are some key points regarding parenting time in Nebraska: Paternity and Custody: When establishing paternity, custody, parenting time, and child support, it’s essential to follow specific rules and procedures. You must file a Complaint for Paternity within 4 years after the child’s birth. If you file after this period, it’s considered too late. Generally, the child must have lived in Nebraska for at least 6 months (or since birt ..read more

Divorce in Nebraska In  Nebraska , divorce laws operate under a  no-fault  framework. This means that the court does not assign blame or determine who was at fault for the marriage breakdown.  Instead, the focus is on practical matters such as custody, property division, debt allocation, and alimony . Here are some key points about divorce in Nebraska: Residency Requirement: Either you or your spouse must be a resident of Nebraska for at least one year before filing for divorce . Equitable Distribution: Nebraska follows an equitable distribution approach for dividing mar ..read more

Child Support/Nebraska Nebraska Revised Statute 42-3641   outlines the legal provisions for child support in Nebraska.  The statute mandates that all orders for child support shall be established in accordance with the provisions of the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines unless the court finds that one or both parties have produced sufficient evidence to rebut the presumption that the application of the guidelines will result in a fair and equitable child support order .  The guidelines provide a rebuttable presumption that the amount of child support to be paid is the amount r ..read more

Establish The Paternity of Your Child According to Nebraska Revised Statute 43-1411, a civil proceeding to establish the paternity of a child may be instituted by the mother or the alleged father of such child, either during pregnancy or within four years after the child’s birth, unless a valid consent or relinquishment has been made pursuant to sections 43-104.08 to 43-104.24 or section 43-105 for purposes of adoption1. The proceeding may be instituted in the court of the district where the child is domiciled or found or, for cases under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, where the a ..read more

A Parent Involved in a Custody Dispute As a parent in a child custody case, you will be tested and you will have to be in it for the long haul no matter what court you're in.  One thing you must do, hire a lawyer that specializes in child custody cases.  Otherwise, you may just be waiting for the inevitable ..read more

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Child Custody Lawyer Omaha To modify custody of your children you must show the court two things:  (1) that a material and substantial change in circumstances has occurred since the last order that warrants a change in custody; and (2) that it is in the best interests of the children that custody be modified ..read more