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1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Civil Litigation for Nebraska on
Q: Want to know if I will be fined for a lapse of insurance or home owners insurance in the state of Nebraska.

I am changing companies and have been told that I have to have continuous coverage on my auto and home insurance. Is this correct for the state of Nebraska?

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jan 10, 2023

You have to have "proof of financial responsibility" for your vehicles, which for most people, means that they have to have vehicle liability insurance (auto insurance) on the vehicle at least at the statutory minimums at all times. There are some exceptions that you can read about on... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Municipal Law, Small Claims and Construction Law for Nebraska on
Q: we hired a guy to do our sideing and roof on the house back in september we havent heard from him since what to do
Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jan 9, 2023

I assume that you also paid this person. There are cases of fraud where a contractor accepts payment or partial payment and then leaves the area without doing any work or having the intention to do so. If you believe you may have been scammed, you may want to contact the non-emergency line and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Identity Theft and Military Law for Nebraska on
Q: This is my father and he does this to me. Please help me.

I have recordings

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jan 9, 2023

Your question doesn't give any details as to you or your situation. If you believe a crime has been committed, you may need to file a police report.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Nebraska on
Q: In Nebraska, if a child is 18 and moves out of his mother's home, can father's support go to kid instead of mom?

I know child support must be paid until age 19 in Nebraska, but why would the mother get the money if the child no longer lives there after age 18? Can it go directly to the 18 year old child instead?

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jan 9, 2023

It is actually not uncommon for a parent to still be ordered to pay child support even though the teenage child is no longer living with the custodial parent. The most common situation is when the teen is living in the dorms at the freshman year of college. So long as the custodial parent is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Child Custody and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: I recently filed a modification of custody and was told that the next course of action is mediation.

Is it true that evidence brought up during a mediation cannot be brought up in court before a judge. Since i know my ex and i wont be able to agree during mediation.

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jan 10, 2023

At trial, you can generally testify as to what the other party said to you. One exception to this is usually that comments that a person said to you as part of a formal mediation session are not allowed to be disclosed in Court.

Thus, generally yes, statements made in mediation are...
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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Family Law and Landlord - Tenant for Nebraska on
Q: Can my sons father legally evict me? He keeps threatening to. I have a daughter that lives with us too.

The house is in his name, but I’ve cleaned, maintained and furnished it since he bought it (3 years ago, (we’ve been together for 6) and also have stayed home to take care of our son his life this far. Partner pays the mortgage and some utilities, I pay for and take care of everything else. He... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Dec 30, 2022

If you don't own the property, the landlord can evict you, even if your landlord is your significant other. If you are married, the rules apply differently as you generally have marital rights to the property even if you are not on the title. The landlord would need to follow the proper... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Nebraska on
Q: The business is 50/50. He’s getting a truck for personal/business he will be paying for out of his own pocket

He’s wanting to retain ownership but have it under his business name. What should he do? Thanks.

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Dec 29, 2022

The Courts generally recognize how things are legally titled. You are generally asking for trouble if you want to legally place ownership under one party's name but have a side agreement that you don't really recognize how the property is legally titled. Vehicles come with liability.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Civil Litigation for Nebraska on
Q: I won a small claims case for the return of my dog…I don’t want money…what now

What can I do now to get my dog back?? The judge said after the deadline he would have to pay me…

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Dec 29, 2022

Small claims actions are generally for money judgments. If you want other relief, such as return of property (like a dog) instead of money, then you may need to file a different cause of action outside of small claims court. However, if you are took the case to trial and the judge awarded you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: How many protection orders are you allowed to file in Nebraska

I would like to know How many times you can File for a protection Is order in Nebraska Is there a limit on how many you can file in a year

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Dec 29, 2022

I don't believe there is a set limit. However, a Court can reprimand a person (such as awarding attorney fees) for filing frivilous actions, such as repeatedly filing new actions after losing a similar action.

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Nebraska on
Q: What’s considered incompatible for a divorce? To what degree does mental illness come into play?

I think my wife wants to divorce me only because she wants to. We did try marriage counseling for a year but nothing improved. Working individually with him separately seems to work better. I’m unsure to what degree our marriage is legally irretrievably broken as I think if we could just talk... View More

Brad Marsicek
Brad Marsicek
answered on Dec 28, 2022

Nebraska is a no-fault divorce state. If your spouse is no longer willing to work on the marriage, your spouse will ultimately be able to obtain a divorce. Regardless of your the decision your spouse makes, you efforts to continue to seek help should continue. If you have a documented mental... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: In Nebraska how long does an order for ex parte temporary custody last?

My sons mother has a temporary custody order for my son how longdoes that temporary order last in nebraska??

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Dec 19, 2022

If it is an ex parte order, it generally only lasts until the hearing date that is generally set soon after the ex parte order is entered (usually within about 10 days).

If it is a temporary order in a protection order case, then it often states it lasts only a certain period of time, such...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Nebraska on
Q: If a large decorative rock was hit leaving the parking lot of a dealership, is the dealership liable?

Large decorative rock was hit leaving the parking lot of a dealership but the the dealership wasn't notified of the accident, rock could not be seen over the hood of the vehicle.

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Dec 19, 2022

If you damage property of another with your vehicle, you can be liable for the damage. You would need to speak with an attorney about your case if some exception applies in your situation.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Criminal Law for Nebraska on
Q: My boyfriend was arrested for domestic assault. This is his first offense with this, but he has other felonies.

I don’t want to continue on with it and just leave it at that. I don’t want a protection order or anything if the sort. What can I do? He is currently in jail waiting to see a judge. Bond is too high.

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Dec 19, 2022

You can contact the victim/witness department of the prosecutor's office or the other party's criminal defense attorney. However, if you change your statement, you can be charged with giving false statements to law enforcement or other charges. It is ultimately up to the prosecutor, not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Nebraska on
Q: My employer is letting me go when he said he would not do this if he didn't have work for me to do can he do this?

I had accepted a position with the company and that I would get paid for not working so they can submit me on a PMO Project as a Senior Business Analyst for child support projects...I was told yesterday by my director that this Friday would be my last day with the company because they don't... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Dec 7, 2022

It depends. If you have an employment contract, you would need to review the terms of the agreement. Otherwise, Nebraska is generally an at-will employment state. You can generally be terminated for any or no reason, so long as not discriminatory. However, under the rights facts, there can be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Child Support for Nebraska on
Q: Is there a waiver to waive child support in nebraska if neither party wants it.
Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Dec 7, 2022

If neither parent wants to pay or receive child support and the child lives with a parent, the parents can ask for the child support order to be terminated. This is generally done through filing a motion and order to terminate child support or through a modification action, depending on the facts... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: My ex husband is asking for the address connected to my bank account in order to transfer funds for the spousal support.

He is abusive and I don't want him have my address. He is withholding the payment until I give him the information. I need that income to make my monthly bills. Can you tell me what my legal options are?

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Dec 7, 2022

You will need to look at the terms of your order. It would be unusual for your order to require you to provide such information to the other party in order to receive support.

If both child support and spousal support are owed, then the party can pay both through the Nebraska Child...
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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Probate for Nebraska on
Q: So I’m not sure who to ask or what to do but I inherited a car from my dead mom. She did not have chance to get it titl

It titled - and the bill of sale is gone. How can I get the car in my name? Not sure who she bought it from

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Dec 7, 2022

If this is a Douglas County matter, there is information provided online to assist with such transfers by the Douglas County Treasurer.

https://www.dctreasurer.org/motor-vehicles/titles/transfer-of-decedent-s-title

If the title owner of the vehicle is not clear, an action may need...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Nebraska on
Q: I sold my bar to a lady who paid half up front and I self financed 303K over 5 years for her. She has yet to pay on it.

She is 4 payments behind and has a variety of reasons why she won't pay so I got a lawyer to send a demand letter. She has not responded to this either. I was wondering what the possible outcomes are on this? I can file a breach of contract suit obviously but what are the usual outcomes on... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Dec 7, 2022

The Court will generally enforce the terms of a written contract. However, the odds of your success in the action depend on a lot of factors, including the specific terms written. Also, keep in mind that even if you receive a monetary judgment against the other party, it is harder to actually... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Nebraska on
Q: I have filed I-130 form for my wife and it's approved and I have one year old child. what I have to do to bring my child

with my wife?

Monica E Rottermann
Monica E Rottermann
answered on Nov 29, 2022

You did not specify if you are a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (LPR). If you are a LPR then your child can be a derivative on the I-130 and you can inform NVC about your daughter’s birth to add her to the case so that she can also be issued an immigrant visa with your wife.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Nebraska on
Q: Can I get the interest on the back child support written off in Nebraska? The child support is caught up just interest.

He’s 23 now so no child support payments for 4 years

Brad Marsicek
Brad Marsicek
answered on Nov 26, 2022

Hello - Even if the child is 23, if you owe child support money or still owe interest from a past balance paid, any child support debt will continue to accrue interest until paid in full or a receipt is filed by the other parent. The only exception would be if a Court retroactively adjusts child... View More

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