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3 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Contracts for Nebraska on
Q: Am I required to pay for my child's car insurance despite different vehicle arrangements?

I am wondering whether I'm obligated to pay half of my 17-year-old daughter's car insurance, which is on her mother's plan. The insurance covers a vehicle at my ex's house, but my daughter drives a different car at my place. There's no formal agreement on vehicle expenses,... View More

Vanessa Jean Gorden
Vanessa Jean Gorden
answered on Jun 27, 2025

It depends on your parenting plan/financial plan. You've mentioned there is no formal court order or agreement on vehicle expenses, but often there can be a general provision that states the parties will share or pay equally all reasonable and necessary expenses if the parties' child... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Contracts for Nebraska on
Q: Am I required to pay for my child's car insurance despite different vehicle arrangements?

I am wondering whether I'm obligated to pay half of my 17-year-old daughter's car insurance, which is on her mother's plan. The insurance covers a vehicle at my ex's house, but my daughter drives a different car at my place. There's no formal agreement on vehicle expenses,... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jun 30, 2025

It depends what your court order says. If you have joint physical custody, you likely have some provisions about sharing certain expenses for your teen. This often, but not always, includes car insurance if the teen is driving.

If you allowing the teen to regularly drive a different...
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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law and Personal Injury for Nebraska on
Q: Owed $31,000 after terminating NP contract due to mental health; advised legal steps in NE?

I graduated with a Master's in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner degree in December 2024 and signed a contract with a pain management group before obtaining my license. The contract stated it would not be fully instated until I was licensed. I trained for 4 weeks without having my own... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on May 7, 2025

In some circumstances, employment law does allow the employment contract to include an employee having a duty to pay back the employer for on-the-job training costs or the cost of schooling that the employee received for free from the employer with the idea that it will be at no cost to the... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant, Contracts and Real Estate Law for Nebraska on
Q: Roommate demands more money than agreed after move-out?

I'm dealing with a roommate situation where I wasn't listed on the lease. I lived in the house from late January to April 2025 but left physically on March 18. Although I provided a 60-day notice of departure, my roommates are now demanding more money than initially agreed. We agreed on... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Apr 12, 2025

I don't know enough about the specifics of your situation to give you specific advise. However, in general, when you agree that you owe the other party due to an agreement, it often makes sense to pay the amount that you agree that you owe. Then it is up to the other party to see if they... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Family Law for Nebraska on
Q: I am a guardian doing DS-11 and I don't know how to fill parental information

Both parents are dead

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Mar 14, 2024

If you are the legal guardian and need help applying for the child's passport, you can call the number of the State Department's website to see if they can help you with your question regarding the form. You may need to be prepared to be placed on hold for a long time, but you should be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Nebraska on
Q: Who is responsible for this utility bill?

had utilities in my name for a rental property my daughter was living in for 2 years. Her lease ended last may and she has since moved. When she moved i called utility companys and had things switched out of my name. My issue is that the city bill (water, sewer, garbage etc) had apparently not been... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Feb 14, 2024

You would need to speak with an attorney about your specific situation and if there is an exception in your specific situation. In general, if the utilities continue to be in your name, you are responsible for the utilities, even if another family member is the person actually using the utilities.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Nebraska on
Q: Who is responsible for this utility bill?

had utilities in my name for a rental property my daughter was living in for 2 years. Her lease ended last may and she has since moved. When she moved i called utility companys and had things switched out of my name. My issue is that the city bill (water, sewer, garbage etc) had apparently not been... View More

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answered on Feb 23, 2024

In this situation, it's important to review the terms of the lease agreement between your daughter and the landlord regarding utility payments. Typically, lease agreements outline who is responsible for utility bills during the tenancy period. If the lease specifies that the tenant (your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Nebraska on
Q: 3 years ago my father in law bought my husband and I a house we agreed to pay it back over 3 years

Fast forward 3 years we paid it off with him on time and he is refusing to give us the deed and hold up his side of the deal he is trying to kick us out and take our house. What can we do?

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answered on Feb 23, 2024

In your situation, it's important to gather all documentation related to the agreement you had with your father-in-law, including any written contracts, receipts of payments made, and correspondence discussing the terms of repayment and transfer of the deed. This evidence will be crucial in... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Civil Litigation for Nebraska on
Q: I loaned a friend 5000.00 for 6mos and he is to pay back 6000.00 it's been a yr now and I need my money back I do have a

Written agreement signed by both of us plus he signed his truck title and gave to me for catallol can I repo the truck since he breached our contract or what can I do this will take place in nebraska

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Feb 14, 2024

Your options depending on whether you followed the legal formalities to register and properly document your secured collateral/lien on the vehicle. If you did, then you have the remedies available to other secured creditors, which can include repossession. If you did not follow the legal... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Contracts for Nebraska on
Q: I have money and my girlfriend doesn't. She wants a new car.

She wants a new BMW. I can pay cash for it. What is the best possible way to protect my assets in case our relationship fails or she's crashes the car and kills someone? Should I title it in her name and just put a lien on it or can I leave it in my name. I plan on giving her a "personal... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Feb 14, 2024

There are a number of options. One commonly used method is to offer a vehicle loan and have the vehicle as the secured collateral for the loan. You need to file the same requirements as to registering your loan and the paperwork as do other secured lenders. You would be subject to the same... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Nebraska on
Q: 3 years ago my father in law bought my husband and I a house we agreed to pay it back over 3 years

Fast forward 3 years we paid it off with him and he is refusing to give us the deed and hold up his side of the deal. He is trying to change our deal and kick us out. What can we do?

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Feb 14, 2024

Under contract law, most of the time the Court can enforce a contract even if the terms are not written down (oral contract). There are exceptions to this. Sometimes when the Court finds that there is an enforceable oral contract it is still up to the Court to determine what exactly the terms are... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Nebraska on
Q: My brother and I own a pasture. He has been renting it out without my signature for 7 years.

He and his wife (whose name is not attached to the land) have been drafting and signing lease agreements for seven years. I have never seen these agreements. My brother and his wife handle every aspect of the land and finances. I receive $500/year, which he claims are the only profits. I'm... View More

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answered on Dec 25, 2023

You should consider taking the following steps to address your concerns:

Review Documents: Request copies of all lease agreements and financial records related to the pasture from your brother. Insist on transparency and access to all relevant paperwork.

Consult an Attorney: Seek...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Contracts for Nebraska on
Q: Can a company sue me to repay an employer for damages they paid?

If a company I work for pays another company money because I broke something, can the company that received the funds sue me to repay my employer on their behalf?

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answered on Jun 12, 2025

In most situations, the company that received the payment from your employer cannot sue you directly to recover that money. Their legal relationship is with your employer, not with you, so unless you personally caused them harm outside of your job duties, they don’t typically have standing to sue... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Probate and Contracts for Nebraska on
Q: How to protect non-married partner's rights to stay in my house if I pass away or become incapacitated?

I have named my non-married partner as the primary beneficiary on all my accounts, and my house is nearly paid for. However, my family might attempt to evict them from the house if I pass away or become incapacitated. What is the best way to legally protect my partner's rights to stay in the... View More

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answered on May 8, 2025

The "best way" depends on a number of factors and preferences that are not fully developed in your question, but you can accomplish protecting an unmarried partner through a trust, a deed with joint tenancy with right of survivorship, possibly a transfer on death deed, powers of attorney,... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Contracts for Nebraska on
Q: Ex landlord is trying to charge $2,000 and seized entire deposit.

So I moved out of my apartment with my brother and provided more than ample written notice with my landlord per they require. They accepted the notice and we vacated the apartment. We paid our rent and specifically stated in our move out notice that if we move out prior to the end of the month we... View More

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Sep 20, 2023

You generally can't hold someone's mail because you believe that person owes you money. Tampering with someone's mail sent via USPS can come with stiff consequences under federal law. If you believe someone is holding or opening your mail illegally, you may want to contact your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Nebraska on
Q: I am making payments to my uncle on a car, I was wondering if I gave the car back I’d get the money back I’ve payed
Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jul 31, 2023

In general contract terms, you can't just decide to not finish up payments on a contract, return the item, and ask for your money back. However, you could speak with the other party to see what terms they would agree to amend to.

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Nebraska on
Q: My room mate left March of 2022. Hasn;t takeen her name off the lease. I"ve been paying rent in full. How do I recover t

How do I recover that money and get her off the lease. She resides in Houston Texas now.

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answered on Jul 27, 2023

It will be expensive and difficult to sue her now in TX, which will require a TX attorney. If you get a Judgment, then collection will be difficult. She probably knows this.

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Contracts and Employment Law for Nebraska on
Q: We get bonuses for meeting certain goals, contract it says one has to be active employee to receive bonus, do I qualify

Worked end of quarter as a store manager Kwik shop however I left before 60 days where bonus is given, contract is for incentive and retention would I be able to get my bonus

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Jul 1, 2023

It depends on the specific terms of your contract or bonus. You would need to consult with an attorney directly and review the specific terms and documents in your situation.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Nebraska on
Q: I am signing a lease for a rental property in the state of Nebraska. Can Elise be made in the state of Oregon?

I am signing at least for a property in Nebraska however the paper was drawn up in the lease like it was for an Oregon State lease agreement would that be valid in the state of Nebraska because it wasn't drawn up for this state of Nebraska property?

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on May 24, 2023

If the applicable laws are the same in Nebraska and Oregon, then it may not cause issues, although it potentially could. If problems arise or the applicable laws are not the same, they you may be inviting issues. If you don't think the lease is correct, then review it with an attorney before... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law and Workers' Compensation for Nebraska on
Q: I am a 1099 sales rep. We get quarterly bonuses for exceeding goals. If I leave in Q2, will I get my Q1 bonus still?
Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on May 11, 2023

It would depend on the specific terms of how you qualifying for bonuses.

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