Month: August 2024

August 2024

Custody of Children When a Divorce is Pending

August 20, 2024 / Children, Divorce Made Simple

Nebraska family courts follow guidelines that keep the best interests of the child at the center of legal decisions, and the courts typically believe that children do best when both parents are involved in their lives. Custody does not usually become an issue until one spouse moves out or seeks an order for parenting time prior to moving out. Following a separation, the court can grant temporary custody and parenting time orders that will be in place until a divorce is final. If one parent is being unreasonable and denying the other parent sufficient time with their children, a judge

Back to School: The ABC’s of Co-Parenting

August 15, 2024 / Doing Divorce

For 13 consecutive years now on a back-to-school morning I have awakened with excitement. In the early years I picked the perfect bow for my daughters’ hair and took my time while they let me brush and style their pretty hair. In the latter years I have helped chose the outfit or made sure group pictures were taken with friends at school. I am not ashamed to admit that I have cried on every single one of these days. Every. Single. One. I am proud to say that for each of these days, their dad and I met up with

5 Essential Steps for Making Your Divorce Less Painful

August 13, 2024 / Divorce Made Simple, Divorce Tips

When your “I do” becomes an “I don’t,” you will be facing a number of decisions that can have a profound effect on your life — and the lives of your children if you have them — for years to come. Use this 5-step roadmap to help you navigate your way through your divorce so you can end your journey with a better life: 1. Know what you want, need, and don’t want. If life is a river, a divorce can feel like rocky rapids. Some people just want to float along the top like a leaf, letting the current

6 Shocking Financial Surprises for Women Who Divorce

August 5, 2024 / Divorce Made Simple, Divorce Tips

A recent study by Worthy — Building a Financial Fresh Start — examined the experiences of almost 1,800 adult women who were either facing divorce, were in the middle of a divorce, or had completed a divorce. Overall, the study found that most of the women surveyed found themselves financially vulnerable due to two primary reasons: (1) the lack of financial knowledge; and (2) the lack of long-term financial planning. The six shocking financial surprises that divorcing and divorced women most often encounter include: Being unaware of the scope of marital debt; Not anticipating having to get a job; Assuming