A lot of serious things are on the line if you have been arrested and charged with a drug crime. Not only are you facing jail time and fines, but your future livelihood is on the line. A drug conviction can follow you the rest of your life, and whether you want to pursue school… Read More
At the end of 2015, only nine states had adopted the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act (UDPCVA), but on January 1, 2016, Nebraska became the 10th state to embrace the act. A national group, the Uniform Law Commission has been working on getting the act approved in all states for some time now,… Read More
When an accident occurs that is not your fault and you are injured, you might be inclined to contact a Nebraska personal injury lawyer immediately to ensure your rights are protected. The other driver might not want to admit fault, or you may be just a passenger in a car accident, but there are steps… Read More
Wrongful death claims are fairly new types of lawsuits that can be pursued by heirs or beneficiaries when a decedent is killed due to the wrongful conduct or negligence of a person, company, or corporation. Under Nebraska law, even unborn children are covered under the wrongful death statute. Nebraska wrongful death lawyers understand the statutes… Read More
Ending a marriage or a long-term relationship is never an easy process. The situation is made even more stressful when children are involved. Finding the best solution when it comes to child custody is perhaps the most important aspect of successfully moving on after a breakup. As in other states, child custody laws in Nebraska… Read More
Under Nebraska law, the court can order the payment of alimony to one party after a marriage is dissolved. Alimony refers to financial support that one spouse pays to another. In many relationships–particularly long marriages–only one spouse is employed, making it difficult for the other partner to support themselves in the immediate aftermath of the… Read More
The most emotional times in our lives happen around major life changes. Birth, Death, Marriage, and Divorce are just a few. In the case of divorce, emotions can be anywhere on the spectrum. Some people are happy and/or relieved. Some are angry, hurt, sad, or scared. Still others are apathetic. It is completely normal to… Read More
A bad marriage may tempt you to take matters into your own hands and file for divorce yourself, but before you do so, you should stop and consider hiring a family law attorney. You need to consider everything that you will need to deal with during the divorce process and how a lawyer can help… Read More