Category: Child Custody

Agreeing on divorce terms is challenging, especially when children are involved. The last thing you want is to worry about potential future changes. However, there may come a time when you need to seek a modification to your current custody arrangement. This article will help you understand the process, including: Understand when you need a custody modification and how to get it.  How to prepare for a custody modification hearing, including what documents to bring.  The typical timeline and potential outcomes of a Nebraska custody modification hearing.  How Can Parents Determine If They Need A Custody Modification? Once a custody… Read More

Moving is always challenging for families, but divorced families often face even greater difficulties. When one parent relocates, it can leave the other grappling with the complexities of adjusting custody arrangements. This article will guide Nebraska parents through the process of moving while sharing custody after a divorce, including: How to legally move when sharing custody in Nebraska. What factors the court prioritizes, and how to convince them that moving is in your child’s best interest. The consequences of moving without permission and how to deal with attempts to stop you by the other parent. What Do I Need To… Read More

Posted on April 6, 2014. In February, a Nebraska lawmaker introduced two bills to the Judicial Committee that could change how courts award child custody. The proposed changes are meant to equalize the amount of time that separated parents spend with their children. In a divorce, child custody is one of the most contentious issues. Often one parent receives a greater share of the time with the child or sole physical custody. This parent’s home is usually where the child spends the week and attends school. The other parent receives visitation or parenting time on weeknights and weekends. When parents reside any… Read More

There’s a common perception, often fueled by media portrayals, that fathers are at a disadvantage in custody battles after a divorce. Fortunately, this isn’t automatically true. This article will help you understand how to hold your ground and even win custody disputes in Nebraska, covering: How to prove your parental fitness during custody battles. How to handle false accusations during custody conflicts.  How to prepare for custody mediation.  Is There A Gender Bias Against Fathers In Nebraska Child Custody Cases? While there may have been a time when courts tended to favor the mother’s position in custody cases, this is… Read More

Did you know that a Centers for Disease Control survey shows more than 1 in 4 men will be victims of domestic abuse during their lifetimes. Click Here to download PDF. Domestic abuse is an equal opportunity offense that we see in our practice and that may have significant impact on how a divorce or custody case is decided. We encourage victims of both sexes to seek professional advice. If you believe you have experienced domestic violence, the attorney’s at Vacanti Shattuck Finocchiaro Attorneys are here to help you through this frightening and often embarrassing ordeal and help you regain control of… Read More

When someone signs the acknowledgment they become the legal father regardless of any genetic test, which also means, he is responsible for child support, daycare and medical expenses. These are only used when the parties are not married. You only get 60 days to rescind the acknowledgment. Do not sign the acknowledgement without a paternity test. If you sign one, try to get to a testing center with your child and get one done after the fact. If needed take the child during your parenting time without the mother’s knowledge. It is simpler and will save a lot more money… Read More

Linda Nielsen’s recent review of shared residential custody (i.e. joint physical custody) research published in the American Journal of Family Law reached four general conclusions: Most children fare as well or better than those raised in maternal residence, especially in terms of the quality and endurance in their relationship with their fathers. Parents do not need to be exceptionally cooperative, without conflict, wealthy, well educated, or mutually enthusiastic about sharing the residential parenting in order for the children to benefit. Young adults who have lived in these families say that this arrangement was in their best interest, in contrast with those that… Read More

The Christmas holidays are supposed to be a great time for children. Aside from the gifts that they will receive, they have a chance to see relatives, they can enjoy unique Christmas treats and of course, they are out of school (for those who are of that age). However, for children of parents who are going through a divorce, all the festive tidings and good cheer may be irrelevant. The difficulties of divorce and child custody battles may be harmful to children, but these things can be avoided. This post will provide some guidance. Seek alternatives to litigation – Indeed, there will… Read More

Although January is the month where the most divorces are initiated during the year, many people who decide to split may do so without considering the effect it will have on school aged children. While a January divorce may signal a new beginning for one parent, it may be awkward for kids who are in the middle of a school year (even though they are ostensibly starting a new semester). Because of this, it is important that parents take their children’s feelings into consideration by thinking critically about the feelings of insecurity, anxiety and guilt that kids may feel as they… Read More

With this being the second full week of January, many people are still holding true to their New Year’s resolutions. Some may still be eating right (and staying away from sugar), others are still holding to their commitments at the gym, and others are actively looking for that new job. For parents who do not get to see their children as often as they like, seeking a modification to their custody (or parenting time) decree is still an unfinished resolution that may not be seen to fruition. But with some effort and some assistance from an experienced family law attorney, changes can… Read More