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I feel my religious freedom was taken away by this guy that I feel marriage is a promise made to each other as God being a witness and blessing the marriage
answered on Apr 16, 2020
Nebraska is a no fault divorce state. You would have to speak with your religious leaders to see if there is a religious sanction within your religion for breaking the vows. This would not be something enforced through the Court.
answered on Apr 15, 2020
There was an old cause of action for damages against a person that your spouse cheated on you with. Although other states may still have some form of this action available, Nebraska has abolished this cause of action.
Cheating is a common cause of divorce. Except in cases where one... View More 
As long as I am giving them something, they gave to accept it. Is this correct?
answered on Jan 9, 2020
Under Nebraska law the insurer or their collection agency can sue you for the $7,000. If they get a judgment they can typically garnish 25 percent of your wages if you are not head of household, 15 percent if you are head of household, and they can garnish 100 percent of your bank account unless... View More
He lunged at me and started to swing the machete in a menacing manner while saying “I’m going to kill you.” If I understand the NEBRASKA laws correctly this is the crime of a terroristic threat and additionally, very likely a hate crime. What procedure should I follow in regards to this incident?
answered on Jan 6, 2020
Terrorist threats is a crime. You can call the non-emergency law enforcement phone number and request to make a report. It would then be up to the county attorney whether to file criminal charges based on that report or not.
If you are in fear that this person may come after you, can may... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2019
There is a title 42 of the US Code that is part of federal law. There are likely also states and local laws under the title of "Title 42".
Hypothetically, lets say I was hired by an online, virtual-goods company. I have experience in writing demand letters, typically cease-desists, or a request letter. The company that has hired me experiences what are called "Chargebacks", meaning they sell virtual goods (like a rank on a... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2019
While a company doesn't need an attorney to draft every correspondence that may lead to legal action, you are entering dangerous territory of unauthorized practice of the law if the company is asking you to draft "legal requests" and you are not an attorney. This is especially true... View More
I am going to school until March 2020. Then I will move back home in Arizona.
answered on Jul 11, 2019
Nebraska law requires a person to register their vehicle, have plates on their vehicle, and pay certain taxes and fees. A party must also carry insurance on their vehicle. For a complete list of requirements, you can find the information on the Nebraska DMV's website. There is no grace... View More
She was living with him and he is refusing to let her retrieve her things. He said he would put it out on his patio for her to get but he hasn't done it. It's been 3 days. He also keeps harassing her via text about the breakup. All my friend wants is to get her clothes, laptop, and her... View More
answered on May 16, 2019
If the parties are married and divorcing, requesting a temporary order in the divorce action could help resolve some of these issues. The party could ask for a specific order allowing her to retrieve her immediately necessary items. When non-married joint tenants split up, there are a number of... View More
My nephew endured hundreds of sutures to his face neck and legs from stab wounds. He also had a metal plate placed in his jaw to repair it. This person has admitted & laughed about them doing this on Facebook & to friends. There is an investigation (small town) underway but seems to be... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2017
Yes the state can be held accountable for the medical bills and for the action of the kid who assaulted the boy. Get a lawyer and they will be able to help.
answered on May 13, 2011
Typically, the motion means that the other party is requesting permission form the court to file some sort of additional pleading and to begin the discovery process, which includes requests for production, interrogatories, and depositions.
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