A legal name change can mark an important turning point.It may follow marriage, divorce, or a major life transition.For others, it reflects identity, safety, or personal clarity. However, many people delay a legal name change due to confusion.The court process can feel overwhelming at first.Fortunately, Nebraska law provides a structured and predictable path. This article […]
Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Earning Capacity Use For Child Support Calculation
November 3, 2013 by
Caldwell Victorious In Nebraska Supreme Court Case In late September, I mentioned my argument before the Nebraska Supreme Court regarding an issue dealing with Nebraska Child Support. The  Court held, in Freeman v. Groskopf, 286 Neb. 713 (2013), that using a parent’s earning capacity instead of actual wages is permissible in determining child support under […]
Equal Parenting Fight in Nebraska Headlines Again
October 3, 2013 by
You may recall that I previously advocated that in all divorce and paternity cases in Nebraska that there should be a presumption that joint custody is in the child’s best interest. The Nebraska legislative bill addressing joint custody and equal parenting time was killed during the 2013 legislative session. A fight between the Nebraska Bar […]
Child Support Earning Capacity-Nebraska Supreme Court Family Law Appeal
September 23, 2013 by
Caldwell Argues Before the Nebraska Supreme Court I recently had the privilege to argue a Nebraska family law appeal in front of the Nebraska Supreme Court regarding a family law case dealing with how child support should be calculated under the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines. Basic Facts: Here are the basic facts and the Nebraska […]
Divorce Waiting Period: Quicker to Get Married Than Divorced in Nebraska
August 19, 2013 by
It’s easy to get married in Nebraska. Get a marriage license from the county clerk, have someone officiate in front of witnesses, and you’re married. Getting divorced and remarrying takes a little bit of time. Divorce Waiting Period I have had divorce clients who are frustrated to learn that there is a waiting period before […]