Lawyers, Answer Questions  & Get Points Log In
Nebraska Family Law Questions & Answers
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: What can I do to get my child a passport if the mother is refusing to sign the required documentation?
Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Apr 4, 2024

It depends on what the custody order says. Who has legal custody? If you have legal custody, you may be able to complete the application without the other parent's participation. Depending on what your court order says, you may also likely be able to file a motion to compel the other party... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: Child support office says I pay full amount of support for final month even if my daughter turns 19 on may16th
Vanessa Jean Gorden
Vanessa Jean Gorden
answered on Apr 4, 2024

That is correct. Child support in Nebraska is due in full and owed on the 1st of each calendar month and it is paid by the month and not pro-rated. Just as children are minor dependents for tax purposes in the year they turn 19 whether they turn 19 in January or December, support is owed for the... View More

View More Answers

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: How does one prove sobriety in a courtroom when sweat drug patches are showing positive for drugs that one is not using

Every other weekly test is showing positive results for drugs I am not using. I do not understand the “cut off levels” in the results. My understanding is that this said level is very “low”….could someone please elaborate on these levels and possibly explain how much is supposedly still... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Mar 24, 2024

The manufactures of these products often have details as to how their patch works, in detail, on their website. This includes regarding some of the science behind it. You can also read cases that challenged the use of some of these products. For one example, including cases, see:... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: I was divorced in 2021 & son is 18 & lives on his own. My ex continues to harrass me. Can I block him on my phone?

I know my son is covered under the custody/parenting plan until he turns 19. My ex has my email - does he have to have access to me via phone? Neither of our kids will speak to him (emotional abuse situation). But now he's harassing me about things that have no bearing as to the kids. I... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Mar 20, 2024

Maybe. It depends on what your order states and somewhat on the history of the case. If your order allows it, then you can probably block him on your phone and let him know that you are only communicating via e-mail at this time. If he isn't asking about questions relating to the child,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: I am a guardian doing DS-11 and I don't know how to fill parental information

Both parents are dead

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Mar 14, 2024

If you are the legal guardian and need help applying for the child's passport, you can call the number of the State Department's website to see if they can help you with your question regarding the form. You may need to be prepared to be placed on hold for a long time, but you should be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: Do I have any legal right to my grand children if something happens to my son when he has brain surgery?

I have been with my grandchildren since birth, their moms live in Az, one mom is strung out on drugs with no contact with her daughter, and the other mother contacts her daughter and gets her stuff. but neither one of these mothers have not physically visited their daughter for 4 yrs now. I just... View More

Vanessa Jean Gorden
Vanessa Jean Gorden
answered on Mar 14, 2024

Your son should consider a Temporary Delegation of Parental Powers during his recovery AND a will that names a person of his choice as testamentary guardian for the children. If the worst happens and he passes during or after surgery, the person named as guardian would at least have a chance at... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Elder Law for Nebraska on
Q: How can I find out if a person has a power of attorney?

My grandmother is in the beginning stages of dementia and she doesn’t know if she has a will or if she has power of attorney and she doesn’t know where any of her legal documents are at.

Anthony M. Avery
PREMIUM
Anthony M. Avery pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Mar 8, 2024

If she wants you to be her attorney in fact, then get a NE attorney to draft a Durable POA for her to execute. She can even record the POA saying it revokes any other prior POAs out there. But you will be a fiduciary for her best interests, not your own.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: What to do about Non custodial parent not complying with parenting plan which is causing child to have behavior problems
Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Feb 19, 2024

Filing a show cause/contempt action may be the way to go. This action is used to ask the Court to enforce the Order and to sanction the other party for not following the Court order. Whether this is the way to go or not depends on the specifics of your situation. Depending on what the issue is,... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Child Support, Tax Law and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: if my spouse has back child support but does not have income for 2023 do i have to file injured spoues on joint return
Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Feb 14, 2024

You would need to speak with your tax professional for advice specific to your situation. In general, any refund from a joint tax return is generally subject to tax intercept for back child support owed by either spouse. However, if you file the injured spouse form you can generally prevent the... View More

View More Answers

2 Answers | Asked in Child Support, Tax Law and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: if my spouse has back child support but does not have income for 2023 do i have to file injured spoues on joint return
James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Feb 22, 2024

If you're filing a joint tax return and your spouse has outstanding child support obligations but does not have any income for the year 2023, you may still want to consider filing an Injured Spouse Allocation form (Form 8379) with your tax return. This form is used to ensure that the portion... View More

View More Answers

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: Getting divorced in Nebraska. she has terminal cancer. She's still on my health insurance. Proceed with divorce?

Do I spend money to file? I assume if I we don't proceed I'd be responsible for unpaid medical.

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Feb 14, 2024

Yes, you are potentially responsible for your spouse's medical debt in Nebraska, especially if you are the guarantor of the party's health insurance. In Nebraska, a divorce is a process that includes a 60 day mandatory waiting period before you can finalize the divorce, even if both... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: If there is no legal custody set up for my child. can I be called in for kidnapping if I decide to keep my child.

I picked up my child for Christmas break and when I did, I smelled marajuana in the house that she was living in. After doing an at home drug test and it coming up positive, I have decided to have my child live with me. My child's mother is insistant that I need to return her however custody... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jan 2, 2024

It depends. It is rare for there to be grounds for a kidnapping charge to be filed against a parent of a child. If you are not legally established as the father, then there may be grounds for kidnapping. If you haven't seen your child in years, then there may be grounds. If there is an... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: Is my marriage legal and how do I apply for a new marriage license with someone else? Is my married name legal?

After my husband passed away I found out he was still legally married to someone else

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jan 2, 2024

If your husband (or presumed husband) is deceased at this time, then it doesn't matter whether you were legally married previously or not for purposes of marriage/re-marriage. You can move forward with getting a marriage license with your fiance since your prior (presumed) spouse is deceased.... View More

View More Answers

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: Is my marriage legal and how do I apply for a new marriage license with someone else? Is my married name legal?

After my husband passed away I found out he was still legally married to someone else

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Dec 31, 2023

Discovering that your husband was still legally married to someone else at the time of your marriage raises significant legal questions about the validity of your marriage. In most jurisdictions, if a person is already married, any subsequent marriage is usually considered void from the start. This... View More

View More Answers

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Family Law and Criminal Law for Nebraska on
Q: visitations

My sister had her children taken from her home in February. She was granted supervised visitation, due to an ongoing criminal case. The criminal case will be closed on January 9th with a plea deal. All of the things on her case plan has been done. They are working in family therapy

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Dec 23, 2023

In Nebraska, if your sister is under supervised visitation due to an ongoing criminal case and a child welfare case, the resolution of her criminal case with a plea deal could potentially impact her visitation rights. However, the child welfare case is generally treated separately from the criminal... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: I need a temporary guardianship form?

My child will be staying with her grandparents and she needs to be enrolled in school in another state. I have a parenting plan in place and need to get it modified. There school system needs a temporary guardianship signed by the court to enroll her in school.

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Dec 22, 2023

If this is just temporary and both parents are in agreement, then you can generally use the temporary delegation of parental powers form on the Nebraska Supreme Court's website. Both parents would normally need to complete the form. It would be up to the school whether this form would be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Nebraska on
Q: He is not compliant with the court ordered agreement rules.he has broken/gone against almost every single oder on papers

Childsupport ordered they didnt even go based on his actual salary causs he is union.he lied on his income only claimed 2 employers.i proved it in court first appearance.what can i do?.

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Dec 13, 2023

If you disagree with what the Court ordered, you can challenge the order. Your options to challenge the order depend on how long ago the order was entered. If it was entered very recently, you may be able to file a motion for new trial or an appeal, among other possible motions. Some of these... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: I think my husband filed for a divorce back in 2020 after us being separated 7 yrs whole he was in prison behind my back

I found court papers he filled out when he was in prison in Nebraska State. They called it "dissolution of marriage" which he wrote down that he didn't know how to contact me and tried my parents phone but no one ever answered. There is a notary signature on it. My question is how do... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Dec 13, 2023

You can go on the State of Nebraska Judicial Branch website and search for court cases under your name and his name. If you have a divorce case in Nebraska, it should show as a court case in Nebraska under the parties' names. I believe there is a relatively small fee to search for... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Probate for Nebraska on
Q: What can you do if a grandchild who was not named in a will takes things from a deceased person's house and won't return
Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Nov 28, 2023

I agree with the other attorney. You can call the non-emergency law enforcement phone number and make a police report if you believe a crime has occurred. You can also speak with the executor of the estate and they can file a motion within the probate case to ask the Court to enter an order... View More

View More Answers

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: contempt need to be filed immediately. Is there a time limit?

just happened saturday

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Nov 20, 2023

There isn't a specific time limit to file a contempt action. However, if you don't act on enforcing your rights, you may waive them after a period of time. There isn't a set time period and it depends on the specific facts of the case. Depending on your judge, the next available... View More

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.