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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: How does father of a child, who didn’t sign the birth certificate, establish paternity even though it’s been 5 years?

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

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
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

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1 Answer | Asked in Adoption, Child Custody and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: I am a 16 year old adopted child my mom keeps taking my phone that she doesn’t not pay for nor she bought.

What can I do to prevent this from happening?

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
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...
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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: Cps took my granddaughter and placed her in harms way. What can I do to get her back ASAP?
Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
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

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Family Law, Child Custody and Civil Rights for Nebraska on
Q: Ex mother in law took daughter night baby mama was arrested. I went to go get daughter and there is a trespassing order

August 31st baby mama was arrested for multiple charges. My ex mother in law took my daughter. I haven't seen my daughter in 4 months. Ever since baby mama went to jail I've been trying everything and anything. Law enforcement is no help what so ever. All they tell me is that it's a... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Sep 10, 2024

From what you describe, it sounds like you need to file a custody action asap. This is a type of civil action. The longer you wait to file the action, the harder your case becomes. When you file your custody action, then the Judge gets to decide who should have custody of the child. A... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Nebraska on
Q: If a child’s parents are not together and the custodial parent passes away , does the non custodial parent receive child

If the custodial parent passed away and a temporary guardianship is given to a family member, does the non custodial parent have rights to receive custody of their child?

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Sep 3, 2024

If one parent passes away, generally custody goes to the surviving parent. However, there are exceptions to this. If the Court has entered a temporary guardianship order, then the Court has granted custody to a third-party instead of the surviving parent. If the surviving parent wants to fight... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Nebraska on
Q: I need help getting my grand parents rights

I was seeing my grand daughter just about every day now I can’t see her because my daughter won’t let me because she is mad

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Sep 3, 2024

You may be able to bring a case for grandparent visitation rights.

It would be your burden to prove by "clear and convincing evidence" that you had a significant beneficial relationship with the child. You would also have to should that it is in the child's best interests...
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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: Ex hasn't seen kids in 10 years and moves out of state can i change visitation. I have full physical and legal custody.

My ex has asked to give up rights and tells everyone that the kids are not his. They don't even know who he is. I am worried if he ever does come around that it will cause a lot of harm to the kids because he is basically a stranger. He currently has a protection order on him from his recent... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jun 12, 2024

If there has been a material change in circumstances, you can file a modification action to ask the Court to change the parenting time provisions. If the other parent has been an absent parent for many years, this could include requesting a change to require supervised parenting time or some type... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: I finally filed for divorce from my husband who was very emotionally, verbal, and towards the last year of marriage.

I was the primary caregiver to our girls, only getting a part-job because I was tired of money being thrown in my face and cutting off my access to cards when we fought about his drinking. the judge sided with my ex claiming that I didn't change my work schedule (im in health care) and he had... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on May 23, 2024

Is your divorce action still pending? If only a temporary order was entered, you have a lot more options than if the final divorce decree was already entered. From the wording of your question, it sounds like you may already be divorced at this time. You only have 10 days after the divorce decree... 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 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

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

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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, 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 Child Custody and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: Can DHHS conduct a hair follicle test on a minor child without a court order while placed in temporary custody?

before our initial court hearing, DHHS had hair follicle testing done.

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Nov 28, 2023

If DHHS has taken custody of a child with grounds for emergency custody, then they can generally consent to drug testing of the child without the parent's approval. You would need to speak with an attorney directly to see what applies in your specific situation.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: Can my son that has temporarily delegation over my daughter let her come stay with me her mom in another state if he si
Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Nov 19, 2023

A temporary delegation of parental powers can be revoked at any time by the parent and is not necessarily enforceable on the other parent if both parents didn't sign. Even if both parents have signed one, either can revoke it at any time for any reason.

If there is a dispute...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Domestic Violence for Nebraska on
Q: My friends daughter was taken from Idaho to Washinton and landed in Nebraska. They have a parenting plan issued by idaho

They both have legal custodial and physical custody with the father having 4 out of 7 days giving him primary custodial care. He went to jail for domestic violence against his girlfriend and 4 accounts of misdemeanors for the children. His mom is there now and we think she is trying to get... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Sep 22, 2023

The first question when dealing with interstate issues is usually jurisdiction. Generally, the Court that entered the original order is the Court that continues to handle the custody case until both parents have moved from that state. Thus, if the order was issued in State A and there is at least... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Divorce and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: If a child has lived in the same state for 3 years and out of state parent wants primary, how likely is that to happen?

Our son has lived with me in one state for 3 years and my ex lives out of state. He is now asking for primary custody and wants to move son out of state. Son is doing incredible well here and always lived with me. What are the chances a judge would change to allow exp primary? These is no reason... View More

Vanessa Jean Gorden
Vanessa Jean Gorden
answered on Sep 20, 2023

The person seeking to modify custody and remove a child from a custodial parent in Nebraska typically has a difficult road. They have to prove that (1) there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances since the initial custody order was entered, such as unfitness by the custodial... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: 18 year oldyear old son has been living with his grandparents they have temporary guardiansship over hm he just went of

Went off to college so is that now mean that I have custody of him now because they sent the ReliaCard to me I don't know what to do

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Sep 20, 2023

If you want to terminate the guardianship and the child is still a minor under Nebraska law, then you need to file an action with the Court to ask to terminate the guardianship. If no party is objecting, then the Court may be likely enter an order to terminate the guardianship case and thus... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Nebraska on
Q: In Nebraska: My 18 year old son is now away at college an ex is threatening me because our son no longer goes over there

My son is 18 going to college but in Nebraska you are not an adult until 19. My son no longer goes to see his father. My ex is threatening me that I’m in contempt because I’m not forcing our college student, living in dorms at 18, to go to his fathers. I don’t care about child support but... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Sep 20, 2023

Possible, yes. However, unless you have an unusual set of facts, it is generally very unlikely that a Judge will find a parent in contempt for denying parenting time when a child is 18 years old and living on his own in the dorms.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: Kids 9 and 11 want custody modification for 50 50 custody plan. Is there a way for them to modify with GOL or something

I'd file myself but can't afford. Would need to win the lottery or take out a loan. Wish someone would listen to them and just do whatever they would like. Kids being happy is all that matters to me.

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Aug 30, 2023

In Nebraska, if a parent wants to modify the current custody order, the parent can file a complaint to modify. You are not required to have an attorney to file the complaint to modify. There is information and some forms on the Nebraska Supreme Court's website if a parent wants to try to... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support and Native American Law for Nebraska on
Q: Do I need to file for CS & custody through Indian tribe since I divorced through there, not tribal member?

Ex husband is a tribal member, we had written a parental agreement including an amount he would pay monthly. It was stamped and certified, I believe, by their judge. The agreement has not been honored in over a year. I live out of the state I was divorced in (AZ), Id like to file here if its... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jul 20, 2023

Once all parties have moved to another state, it is generally possible to register the order in the state where the child is now residing. Generally you need court permission to move a child out of state once a custody order has been entered (at least in Nebraska). If that did not happen before... View More

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