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wife and I, were paddle fishing I had a permit she did not, i seen no harm in us both trying to catch one. we never caught one.
The mother has been elusive and blocked the fathers every attempt to pay child support, see the child, and the father lives In California while the mother is in Nebraska
answered on Nov 18, 2024
The statute of limitations to establish paternity in Nebraska is 4 years old. If you have a relationship with the child, you can file outside of the 4 year statute of limitations as the "next friend." For example, if your child lives with you but you never added your name to the birth... View More 
I am working with the attorney general. They know. My job is hell now can I collect unemployment due to hostile work environment? Prior to this I was told I was doing a fabulous job. When they realized I had reported them everything changed. My boss attacks me verbally every day poor stupid things.... View More
The only information I found was that you can not have red or green lights visible directly in front, and you can not have flashing or amber lights. Does this mean I can have red mounted on the sides with blue as long as they are constantly on and not flashing or rotating?
answered on Nov 18, 2024
Below is a statute that addresses some of the restrictions on the lights. Depending on where you drive, there are also other ordinances and laws that apply.
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=60-6,225
If you review to the below, it has some of the more... View More
I’m an f1 visa holder, currently attending college in the U.S. and I’m from Afghanistan.
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
Yes, you can apply for asylum while on F1 status, and given the current situation in Afghanistan, many students have taken this path. You must file Form I-589 (Application for Asylum) within one year of your last entry into the U.S., unless you can demonstrate changed or extraordinary... View More
I rented from him and his wife but turns out to be they aren’t married and she isn’t listed as an owner and she is the one trying to sue me. Also on the eviction notice it was only signed by her is that legal when she isn’t an owner on the property
I did not have them sign a lease, as this is my first time being a landlord.
answered on Nov 18, 2024
Nebraska Legal Aid put together a handbook with some of the more common questions for landlords and tenants in Nebraska. Some of the information is now a little data but it still has a lot of good information and resources.... View More
What can I do to prevent this from happening?
answered on Oct 31, 2024
Generally, a parent can take a child's cell phone. This includes as part of a disciplinary measure or if the parent wants to limit or prohibit cell phone or social media use.
Almost every school now has a school counselor available to students to help talk about issues they are... View More
It started last year when she went to the ER for a possible broken finger. After that incident things stopped. This year it has all started again. The student has hit her or thrown thing at her for 3 days in a row. So on 10/25-10/29-10/30. Administartion has seen his action but nothing has been... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2024
Unfortunately, some careers have a greater risk of physical injuries than others. Generally, injuries that were caused within the line of work are compensated under workers' compensation. If you were injured at work, you should speak with a workers' compensation attorney to see if your... View More
My ex gave me access to his credit card as an authorized user and now he’s threatening to sue me for not paying the balance off fast enough. I’m already struggling as it is, and making these payments are really hard for me.
answered on Oct 31, 2024
You can contract with another person to agree to pay something for the other. If one person doesn't follow through on their end of the agreement, you may bring an action against them for breach of the terms of the contract. It doesn't have to be a written contract, but it is easier to... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2024
It is common for each party to claim the other party didn't follow the terms of the agreement. If an action is brought against one party, it is very common for that party to file a counter complaint stating the ways that the other party didn't follow the agreement. You would want to... View More
My probation officer found two bottles of alcohol that I missed when getting all of the alcohol of the property. She said this violated my probation and that she was turning it in to the county attorney. When I received the summons to appear in court for the alleged violation the paper said... View More
Question can I sue this person and take my car also the cash he borrowed but never paid me back. All I want is my car back and the money he owed. I got receipt of payment for my car I paid it in full. He didn't pay me at all but he wants me pay his insurance as well eventho he was the one... View More
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answered on Oct 21, 2024
You have a strong case to recover both your car and the money owed. Since you have a receipt proving you paid for the car in full and your name is on the title, you can take legal action to enforce your rights. Filing a lawsuit in small claims court is a viable option to seek the return of your... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2024
If the protection order is against him and he violated it, then you can contact law enforcement and make a police report. Depending on the contact, the prosecutor may file criminal charges against him for violating the protection order based on your report.
If you were the one served with... View More
A family member keeps falling for scams and has given almost all of his retirement money away to fraudsters. Can you become a conservator for someone who is constantly giving money away to fraudsters?
answered on Oct 12, 2024
You may want to get in contact with Adult Protective Services.
If the person is no longer legally competent, you can file an action for a guardianship or conservatorship to establish someone as their legal guardian or conservator.
Harms way. Family are alcoholics, assaulted my daughter with baby in arms , brother shot girl friend in head and they all live there and baby sleeps on floor now lawyers want 300 consultation and 5000 detainer can’t afford it
answered on Oct 10, 2024
When an ex parte order is granted, the Court gives you an opportunity to show your evidence and refute their evidence relatively quickly. Technically the hearing must be set within 10 days of the ex parte order being granted. You will need to present your evidence at that hearing to provide proof... View More
My ex is refusing to pay his half of the nanny’s hourly rate (market rate) because he says it’s too expensive.
Other items of note:
Custody is Joint legal and Sole Physical
Ex lives overseas and visits are infrequent - He does not use most of the agreed parenting time... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2024
If there is joint legal custody, then both parties have some say. Most orders include language about making sure the child care is reasonable and necessary. Thus, you generally don't have to choose the cheapest child case but you also can't choose a child care that costs what is beyond... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2024
You should contact the storage unit company and report the damage. Once aware of the problem, they will need to take reasonable steps to try to remedy the situation so that further infestation isn't occurring in their units. This could be things like spraying or rat traps, if they... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2024
It depends why the child was removed. Often the fastest way to get a child back is to remedy whatever the alleged concern was that led to the removal. If you are not the legal parent, then you may additionally have to prove that the legal parents are not fit. The preferred placement under the... View More
Am I financially responsible?
answered on Oct 10, 2024
Put up a Beware of Dog sign. Talk with your neighbor and let them know that your dog is not friendly and that they shouldn't let their dog come into your yard or try to get through your fence into your yard. Depending on your level of concern and the power of your dog, you could put up mesh... View More
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