To ask for the custody order to be modified, the general process is to file a Complaint to Modify to ask for the change in custody. You have to state a material change in circumstances that show why the change in custody is in the minor child's best interests.

Nebraska DHHS has a general policy that they will follow recommendations of a children's therapist with regard to visitation, but generally to suspend visitation requires a court order. You mentioned having an open case - this means you likely have a court-appointed attorney. You should talk... View More

It would be unusual for a judge to grant 50/50 custody when the Court is only contemplating supervised visits at this time.

A judge is not bound to the recommendations of a therapist. Sometimes the court will order family therapy sessions to have even more structured visits than supervised... View More

The answer to how to address this depends on whether you have a legal custody order (temporary or permanent) that provides you with parenting time. If so, then the mom is in contempt if she unilaterally decides not to send your daughter. If you are separated but no order is entered, you will want... View More

Yes. There are several factors that may affect legal rights and responsibilities. First, whether natural father signed an acknowledgment of paternity at the child's birth. If so, that is legal paternity. If not, parents can only bring a private action to legally establish parentage within the... View More

Remember that your divorce decree is only valid as between the two parties involved - the Court that granted your Decree cannot force a bank to remove your name or allow the ex to refinance. As a best practice, my office typically ensures we draft a provision requiring the spouse keeping a mortgage... View More

Every person is a mandatory reporter of child abuse. If you believe a child is being abused or neglected in Nebraska, you have a duty to report it to the Nebraska Child Abuse hotline.

A parent can file for an emergency custody order to be awarded emergency temporary custody of a child... View More

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.

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

I assume you have some type of custody or divorce case? If so you should retain an attorney to assist you. Maybe because people with narcissism tend to have personal problems, but it is common for family law attorneys to have cases with one person seeming to have some type of narcissist traits... View More

The only way to really know your rights and responsibilities in a divorce is to confidentially visit with an attorney about the specific facts of your situation. The attorney can talk about the potential options and positive and negative aspects of your position. As a general rule, courts try to... View More

If a child moves out without their parent's permission, law enforcement may assist in retrieving the child as a runaway. If adults are assisting the child in this, they could also be charged, whether the child is living in a separate room or not.

In a divorce action, the Court can grant one party the exclusive use of the marital home in a temporary order. If such is the case, then this would generally also include the ability to prevent family members from entering on the premises, including to do maintenance or mow the grass.

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Orders are signed by judges. Affidavits are usually signed by a person that is a first-hand witness to certain events. In a CPS case, it may often be a law enforcement officer or CPS worker.

There are some forms available on the Nebraska Supreme Court's website under forms regarding show cause/contempt actions that will give you an idea of how these work.

If out of state travel is not addressed in the Parenting Plan, generally either parent may take the children out of state for any period that does not overlap the other parent's parenting time. However, case law in Nebraska is clear that the custodial parent cannot permanently move the... View More

Generally, even if only one spouse's name is on the deed, the court will generally consider the home as marital if purchased during the marriage. If one spouse owned the home prior to the marriage, then the Court will generally determine that part of the equity in the home is marital and part... View More

A custodial parent can request a replacement social security card with social security.

If it is a Nebraska child support order, then there must be a Nebraska court case that created the child support order. If you contact child support services, you can find out the Court Case number. The case number would also likely be on any invoice you receive for child support.

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If it is a South Dakota case, the person inquiring needs to speak with an attorney licensed in South Dakota. If this was a Nebraska case, the party would likely be able to reopen enforcement of unpaid judgment established by a court order for child support.