ive never did a paternity test but i did sign the birth certificate & a AOP i had a child support case which was dismissed because my son is with me more then his mother & ive had insurance since he was born, a referree report was required, i had 14 days to come back to court which i was... Read more »

answered on May 24, 2023
The Child Support Referee is a type of judge that primarily handles child support cases. One way to think about it is to think that the child support referee is under the supervision of the district court judges. There are so many child support cases and it helps to have a specialized judge to... Read more »
The kids are in an unsafe home & rather than admitting they did something wrong, CPS is digging their heel in & doubling down by ignoring obvious safety issues and hiding or just not showing the judge reports made against this home by neutral parties. What is the proper motion to file to... Read more »

answered on Apr 28, 2023
There isn't a specific motion for this. What you file depends on the specific facts of the case, what specific evidence you have, and where you are at in the process. Sometimes the better course of action is to first share your evidence with CPS and the guardian ad litem to investigate... Read more »

answered on Apr 17, 2023
Yes. If you file for dissolution and an ex parte motion for temporary custody, your spouse is very likely to be ordered to return the children to Nebraska as all 50 states have enacted some version of the UCCJEA. If you do nothing and six months passes, then the new state would likely be considered... Read more »

answered on Apr 28, 2023
It depends on what you want to do and what her intentions are. If she has moved the children out of state (which we call "removal"), then you can file an action to ask the Court to order the children back to Nebraska. If she moved the children out of state without your agreement, the... Read more »
My daughter is trying to find a pro bono lawyer in Lincoln or at least one that would be able to work with her financial situation. The father of the girls has moved out of State and is very unstable. She is worried that if she does not receive Full Custody and he happens to come back to Lincoln,... Read more »

answered on Apr 12, 2023
If you file a custody action, the Court will set forth who has custody and what each parent's parenting time will be. This could include specifics as to whether the father gets to take the children out of state or not and how much time he has with the children.
There are a number of... Read more »
i need more explanation through the process and how to change custody
parent has no custody because of drug past and has changed and gotten better but she is still being held against for that reason

answered on Apr 4, 2023
With a past record of drug use, it is important to hire an experienced family law attorney in or near the county where the court is located. From experience with the judge, they can best guide you as to what to expect in a suit seeking to regain custody.
It is important you know in advance... Read more »
i need more explanation through the process and how to change custody
parent has no custody because of drug past and has changed and gotten better but she is still being held against for that reason

answered on Apr 12, 2023
If the parent now has a history of sobriety, a judge is generally likely to give the parent at least some parenting time with the child. I agree with the other attorney that what specifically is likely in your case can depend on which judge happens to be assigned to your case. Many factors are... Read more »
The last hearing was when the child was 10

answered on Mar 28, 2023
I can't comment on how Colorado does things but in Nebraska, a child that is of suitable age and experience may be allowed to testify at trial. Generally 16 years old is old enough but it depends on the specific child and specifics of the case. Most cases settle without a trial so generally... Read more »

answered on Mar 20, 2023
You can see some examples of an "answer" on the Nebraska Supreme Court's website under forms. In family law cases, most of the time, you file both an Answer as your response to their Complaint and then also a counter complaint to ask for what you would like the Court to grant.... Read more »

answered on Mar 20, 2023
That depends. You may not believe anything needs to change and you can file a General Denial type Answer to require the moving party to prove their allegations. Or you may also want to allege a different set of material and substantial circumstances that have changed and request a different... Read more »
A state worker who don't do her job right and don't communicate with her client when it comes to her children. Not helping to point client the right direction in life to do better for the children.

answered on Mar 16, 2023
If you are experiencing issues with a state worker who is not performing their job duties as required, there are several steps you can take:
Contact the worker's supervisor: The first step you can take is to reach out to the worker's supervisor to report the issues you are having.... Read more »
I've asked the state to step in and help me multiple times last year to try and get my mentally ill child in a facility cause I'm frustrated with trying to deal with her psychological behaviors so last week was the last straw and I emailed the hotline and told them if they don't help... Read more »

answered on Feb 16, 2023
The Nebraska Supreme Court has put together a number of pamphlets that help explain the juvenile court system process. It includes what the first hearing will likely be like.
https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/programs-services/court-improvement-project/information-youth-families

answered on Jan 26, 2023
If you live in Nebraska, the age of majority is 19 years old. Thus, an 18 year in Nebraska is generally still in the legal custody of their parents. One exception to this would be if the 18 year old is legally emancipated by court order.
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.

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... Read more »
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... Read more »

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

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... Read more »
Am I able to self file to ask the judge for a temporary parenting plan? As my ex spouse has completely cut me out of our daughter's life and I'd like to have time with her during the proceedings.

answered on Nov 17, 2022
As Julie mentioned, you do not need an attorney to seek a temporary parenting plan in a normal divorce or paternity case. However, an attorney will have the expertise and experience to guide you through this process. Your posting makes it seem like there may be an existing court order, which... Read more »
Am I able to self file to ask the judge for a temporary parenting plan? As my ex spouse has completely cut me out of our daughter's life and I'd like to have time with her during the proceedings.

answered on Nov 3, 2022
If it is an original action (not a modification of a prior order), then the Court will normally allow the parties to set the case for a temporary hearing. You are not required to have an attorney to assist you with a custody case. However, you are still held to the same court rules and procedures... Read more »

answered on Nov 3, 2022
Yes, if it wasn't filed properly or doesn't meet the threshold legal standard to have it set for a hearing, the judge can deny it without setting for hearing. It is very unusual for these not to be set for hearing if they were otherwise filed correctly. When a person's show... Read more »

answered on Oct 24, 2022
For contempt, the Judge must first determine the threshold question of whether the facts as stated in the Application or Motion for Contempt or Order to Show Cause would make a prima facie case for contempt. If so s/he will sign the Order. If not, s/he will decline to sign the Order. If the Order... Read more »
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