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

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.

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
just happened saturday

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
Does vacation have to be 15 days in a row? Can one parent take 15 days total on the others parenting time split over the year? Do the parents have to switch off if a holiday in the parenting agreement causes one parent to have the child over 15 days?
The statement says:
Vacation... View More

answered on Nov 19, 2023
For an answer how to read your specific decree, you need to speak with an attorney and read the decree and parenting plan together as a whole. Just reading one snippet and not knowing the background on your case could result in you interpretting something very different from how the Court might... View More

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... View More
If my order was set in District Court, why then do I have to deal with a Title 4D Agency. Who has authority over my case? They both can't can they? I'm confussed

answered on Nov 14, 2023
The child support office is part of the government, or a contractor for the government. The child support office is required to do things like enforce child support orders, among other tasks. This means that they can send an income withholding to garnish wages for child support, among other... View More
Took the money from it her care has been taken care of financially before selling the house. Am I entitled to anything

answered on Nov 12, 2023
When a married person dies in Nebraska, the surviving spouse is typically entitled to an elective share of the estate (either 1/3 or 1/2 depending on if there are children). This applies even if the deceased spouse left a will giving everything to other beneficiaries.
The proceeds from the... View More
My bank and mom said I wasn’t allowed to have the money I put into that account back.

answered on Nov 9, 2023
joint account holders have an equal interest in the funds in the account, regardless of who deposited the money. This means that you have a right to withdraw your money from the account, even if your mom doesn't want you to.

answered on Nov 6, 2023
You don't have a right to write off the interest owed even if only interest is due at this time. The party that it is owed to may be willing to write it off or agree to a lump sum payment to write off the rest. You would need to contact the party that it is owed to in order to request they... View More

answered on Oct 30, 2023
As far as I know, there isn't a form for this. This is something that you would have to draft on your own or hire an attorney to draft for you. If you are looking to register a custody order in the State of Nebraska, Nebraska Rev. Statute Section 43-1252 has some information regarding the... View More
My biological mother is alive, but psychologically abusive to me, my biological father I am aware of his whereabouts, or even who he is because she will not be honest with me about it. I am looking to have myself legally separated from her and that is what I hoped to accomplish by having myself... View More

answered on Oct 27, 2023
Nebraska does allow adult adoptions. However, I have never heard of a deceased person being able to adopt.
The friend pays taxes for property for rent. I thought it was in his name. Its in ex's name. do I need to be concern?

answered on Oct 10, 2023
How does the Decree state to divide the property? It would be unusual, but possible, for the parties to remain owners of the property post-Decree without a plan to separate the real estate. However, usually your divorce decree will state either that the property is sold and proceeds divided in... View More
Do I contact an attorney in California or Nebraska? And can I do this from California.? Also is it an expensive process? I just miss my granddaughters so I need help.

answered on Oct 3, 2023
Generally the action is filed in the county where the children are residing, assuming that they live in the county that has jurisdiction over them (which is likely). You generally contact an attorney that is licensed where you want/need to file the court action. It is usually filed by filing a... View More
Grand kids and I am very close to the oldest because I practically raised her the first 6 years. We used to face time every night then it just stopped and my daughter won’t tell me why. It’s hurting me and I’m sure my grand daughter. Can I take her to court for visitation and phone contact?

answered on Oct 3, 2023
Yes, we do have a cause of action for grandparent visitation rights in Nebraska. One factor is the strength of the relationship between the child and grandparent. Thus, you don't want to go too long without consistent contact with the grandchild or the Court may become less likely to grant... View More
I am getting divorce do I have to split. I bought home during marriage but all the house was paid for with my home sale.

answered on Sep 30, 2023
You may be able to “trace” your premarital property into the new home you purchased to have the court separate it from the marital estate before dividing what is marital. You will need an experienced divorce lawyer to help you through that process. Best wishes!
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

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
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

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
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

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
Guardianship for the bank sent me over the reliant card with a child support on it I'm not sure what to do so is he now and my custody

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
How do I fill out the affidavit to obtain termination of child support. He joined the military, and his mother has agreed to terminate the support. I only have 4 boxes to check, he died, he got married, he's 19, and the child has been emancipated by court order form ______. None of these fit... View More

answered on Aug 31, 2023
You aren't required to use a specific form to make this request. Many of the forms available on the court's website do allow you to handwrite changes to match your situation. That may be a possibilty here if your court will accept it with a handwritten change. If they won't and... View More
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