Month: May 2024

May 2024

A Mom in Shining Armor

May 17, 2024 / Doing Divorce

“I hate him,” she sent the text in a fury. It came across my screen like an arrow, not so much aimed at my heart but at least my shoulder, causing me to metaphorically wince. “What happened?” I replied. She told me the tale – none of the details relevant – because all my heart hurt about was her distress, sadness, and pain. All kids experience this at some point about each of their parents. And if you are sitting there smugly reading this and thinking my child will never hate me – let me tell you the day is

How to Protect Your Premarital Assets from a Divorce

May 13, 2024 / Assets and Debts, Divorce Made Simple

Protecting premarital assets from a divorce means understanding the difference between marital property and non-marital property — and taking the necessary steps to shield your non-marital property before divorce may even be a consideration. First, you need to know what constitutes non-marital property, which is: Property you brought into the marriage that was kept separate from marital assets Any gifts you received from a third party An inheritance you received that was kept separate from marital assets Any property designated as separate in a separation or settlement agreement in a divorce In 2017, the Nebraska Supreme Court issued a ruling

Speak to Me: The Cost of Poor Communication Part 1

May 9, 2024 / Doing Divorce

Wife to attorney email: I need to file taxes. Can you ask Husband’s attorney if he agrees to file jointly? Attorney to wife email: I will ask. Wife’s attorney to me email: Does your client agree to file taxes jointly this year? $65.00 charge to wife Me: Review email and email client. Are you agreeable to filing taxes jointly this year. (Adds additional recommendation on best filing strategy). Client (Husband)to me email. Yes, I am agreeable. I have emailed her multiple times over the past several weeks asking her if we could do this. Me to Wife’s attorney email: My

Minor Child Name Change in Nebraska

May 6, 2024 / Children, Divorce Made Simple

In Nebraska, a parent wishing to change a child’s name may petition the court for a name change. However, changing a minor child’s name can be a complex legal process. For example, you must file your Petition and give formal notice to the other legal parent that you intend to change your minor child’s name. This Notice along with the hearing date must also be published in a local newspaper. If the other parent consents to the name change, he or she must also complete a “consent” form. If the other parent does not agree or consent to the name