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I received a finalized divorce decree in 2020 from the state of California. Since moving to Nebraska in 2019, I want to understand how to file this decree with the state of Nebraska. What steps should I take to ensure it is properly recognized here?

answered on Jul 7, 2025
What you need to do depends on what purpose you are wanting to the State of Nebraska to recognize a California court order. Most of the time, the terms in the order remain in place and effective without registering the order in the new state.
If there is a custody or child support... View More
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

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
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

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... View More
I am being required to pay child support following papers served from a Nebraska court. I currently reside in Mississippi. The mother of my child claims she will ask the court to make me sell my house and livestock to give half to her for child support. We have never been married and have not been... View More

answered on Jun 17, 2025
Child support is based off of income, not the value of your personal belongings. However, income for child support purposes is not the same as income for tax purposes. If you are self-employed or the owner of a small business, it is often a lot more complicated than just putting the amount... View More
I originally had a child support order in California, where payments stop at age 18, but it was moved to Nebraska in 2018, where they stop at 19. The court also adjusted the payment amount when it was moved. Currently, the child resides in Texas. When the time comes, should I follow the original... View More

answered on Jun 16, 2025
When a child support order is moved from one state to another, you get into a hold set of choice of law rules. Some of the rules of the new state apply and some of the rules of the original state still apply. Generally, the age of majority from the original order stays the same for child support... View More
I'm seeking information on how to file for divorce when my spouse and I live in different states. We've been living separately since August 2024, with me having custody of our children as agreed. We’ve sold our shared house and have no assets to divide. How should we proceed with the... View More

answered on Jun 16, 2025
If there isn't a prior custody order in place, then the custody case generally needs to be filed where the children have been residing the last 6 months. Thus, if the children have been residing with you in Nebraska for at least 6 months, then you would probably be able to file the custody... View More
My partner was active military when his daughter was born in Iowa. Child support was granted to the mother, but no visitation rights were established. The mother moved to Illinois with their daughter 3 or 4 years ago. He has had minimal communication with the mother, who often stops responding to... View More

answered on Jun 11, 2025
If you want the Court to enter an order of custody and a set parenting time schedule, you generally need to file the original custody action in the county where the minor child is residing. If the child was residing in Nebraska, the general process includes filing the custody action with the... View More
Is there a way for me to access my parents' recent divorce documents online? I am not aware of any restrictions on the case.

answered on Jun 3, 2025
Assuming you are an adult, then you can go to the Nebraska Judicial Branch's website under Case Information and look up publicly available court documents by party name for a small fee:
https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/e-services/case-information-eservices
This will show you... View More
I have a court-mandated parenting plan with my ex-wife that requires us to maintain respectful communication. Despite this, she constantly sends harassing messages via the parenting app, including threats, profanity, and name-calling. This behavior continues even after mediation attempts, and she... View More

answered on May 20, 2025
If your court order includes a parenting plan that includes non-harassment language and/or a communication protocol that is being violated, you can potentially file a show cause/contempt action or other enforcement action with the Court to ask the Court to sanction the other party for violating the... View More
I am currently representing myself in a divorce case where there was a standing mutual temporary injunction issued in 2021. My husband has violated this order by committing acts of parental alienation, removing our children from Texas, and there are multiple CPS cases in three states for severe... View More

answered on May 18, 2025
Some of the language you are using are terms used in Texas and not the language that we normally use in Nebraska custody cases. Your question is posted under Nebraska. If your case is pending in Texas, then you should repost in Texas.
In Nebraska, it would be highly unusual for a... View More
I am currently stationed in Alaska, but I'll be returning to the lower 48 states on June 1, 2025. My ex lives in Missouri, and our child support court order is established in Nebraska. The order paused child support while I was living in Alaska because my ex was covering travel expenses for... View More

answered on May 14, 2025
If the child support is suspended, then you may be able to request to "reinstate" the child support once you are back to the Omaha-area so that the travel deviation is no longer appropriate. if the child support was modified to zero under a deviation or terminated, then you likely need... View More
I am currently stationed in Alaska, but I'll be returning to the lower 48 states on June 1, 2025. My ex lives in Missouri, and our child support court order is established in Nebraska. The order paused child support while I was living in Alaska because my ex was covering travel expenses for... View More

answered on May 14, 2025
The answer here is going to depend on how the order was treated (if temporary orders or part of a permanent modification). Without looking at the orders/parenting plan/financial plan it is impossible to advise on whether a Motion to reinstate support or Notice of deployment ending would be... View More
I have 50/50 joint legal and physical custody of my child with my former spouse, and I am ordered to pay child support due to income disparity. Since our divorce was finalized 4 months ago, our child has been living with me full-time, with no modifications to the custody arrangement. My ex-spouse... View More

answered on May 7, 2025
You should file a modification action promptly if you want to change custody and child support. Generally, the Court can't modify child support back sooner than the month after filing. The court can do a later date but generally can't order an earlier date. If you continue to pay child... View More
I have 50/50 joint legal and physical custody of my child with my former spouse, and I am ordered to pay child support due to income disparity. Since our divorce was finalized 4 months ago, our child has been living with me full-time, with no modifications to the custody arrangement. My ex-spouse... View More

answered on May 7, 2025
Absolutely not. Support is due and owing and nonmodifiable each month. The best course of action would be to file to modify and you should be able to stop the support accruing, but you won't be able to go back after her to recoup what you paid unfairly, unfortunately.
I was divorced in 2017, and my ex got primary custody of the kids. He took me back to court for more child support and to claim both kids on taxes in 2021. During this agreement, we agreed that he would pay for the first $480 of non-covered medical expenses and then we would both pay 50/50 after... View More

answered on Apr 14, 2025
When the Court looks at enforcing the terms of a court order, the Court looks at the actual language of the Court order. While it is the standard for the custodial parent to pay the first $480 (now $250) in unreimbursed health/medical expenses, not all orders have that language. For example, many... View More
I have a custody order from Nebraska that gives my ex 4 weeks in the summer, 4 days for holidays, and allows FaceTime every day. They haven't seen my child in 4 years or spoken to them in 2. Initially, I was granted a relocation order to move out of state, but I am returning soon. I have sole... View More

answered on Apr 11, 2025
If you are not following the terms of the Court order, then it is possible that the other party will file a contempt and that the Court will find you in contempt.
However, even if the party files for contempt, the party requesting the contempt finding has to show that you are in willful... View More
I am 16 and currently living with my mother who has custody of me. My father, who pays child support, is willing and able to have me live with him. I feel more respected by my father and want to live with him because my mother often calls me names and body shames me, which affects my self-esteem.... View More

answered on Apr 5, 2025
If the parents are in agreement regarding changing custody of their child, then they can stipulate to the legal paperwork to change the custody and the child support. If they are in agreement, the process is relatively easy and is just a matter of completing the appropriate paperwork and filing it... View More
I have been providing a portion of my military retirement pay to my ex-spouse as part of a QDRO. However, my ex-spouse has recently passed away, and I am unable to stop the payments to Defense Finance Service because my daughter, who has the death certificate, refuses to provide it to me. I've... View More

answered on Mar 27, 2025
You can request a copy of the death certificate directly from Nebraska Vital Statistics. They may be able to provide if you can show a legitimate need. Contact Nebraska Vital Statistics at 402-471-2871. If your QDRO states that benefits end upon death of the spouse, then a certified copy of your... View More
I have been married for almost 13 years, but I'm seeking a divorce from my husband who is currently in jail for domestic violence. We have no children, property, or joint bank accounts. Both of us are on disability. How should I go about getting a divorce in this situation?

answered on Mar 27, 2025
If you can afford an attorney, you should retain an attorney to assist you. If that isn't an option for you, you can apply for pro bono services to obtain assistance of an attorney for free if you meet the income eligibility and similar requirements. For example, you may want to try... View More
I would like to know about my grandparents' rights to see my granddaughter. Currently, her father has custody, and my daughter, the child's mother, suffers from mental illness. Previously, I had my granddaughter with me three days a week, but since the father filed an emergency ex parte... View More

answered on Mar 8, 2025
Nebraska is one of the states that allows you to file a grandparent visitation action. One of the main statutes is Nebraska Revised Statute 43-1802.
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=43-1802
It isn't clear from the information in your question if you... View More
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