Month: February 2025

February 2025

Being Dishonest

February 27, 2025 / Doing Divorce

I was sneaking down the stairs to the basement to avoid both the creaky steps and detection. I made my way to the Sam’s Club storage stash and started taking the packs of toilet paper out to hide them in a different place. I was nervous and moving quickly. The shame of my scheming and deceitful behavior was one thought and tear away. I felt like a thief. I was in my own home. To remember, let alone admit to this behavior, immediately fills me with embarrassment. I had a choice to ignore this part of my past and pretend

Will My Child Have a Say?

February 24, 2025 / Divorce Made Simple

During your divorce, hard decisions regarding your children are made. For example, where will they live? How often will they see each parent? The paramount concern in any decision regarding custody, parenting time, or other child-related issues is what is in the minor child’s best interests. But what happens when your child expresses a preference regarding who to live with? Nebraska, unlike some other states, does not allow a child to choose who to live with. Rather, the court may consider the well-reasoned preferences of a child, at any age. Nebraska law provides that your child’s preference regarding custody will

How to Successfully Co-Parent with a High-Conflict Ex

February 18, 2025 / Children, Divorce Made Simple

If you endured a high-conflict marriage and a high-conflict divorce, chances are you will be facing many of the same challenges when it comes to co-parenting with your ex. Here are some tips on how to successfully co-parent with a high-conflict ex: Control your reactions. Ongoing conflict between two people is pretty much a product of habit. To keep peace in your co-parented family, you need to break this habit. First, realize you only have control over you, so work on your communication skills by remembering to take the high road, no matter how nasty your ex may get on

Watch for These Signs That Your Divorce is Hurting Your Kids

February 10, 2025 / Children, Divorce Made Simple, Divorce Tips

Divorce unleashes a lot of different emotions and many times adults are too caught up in their own pain and suffering to see the signs that your children are suffering, too. While adults have learned ways to cope, children have not yet developed coping mechanisms to help them deal with their emotions. Often, they don’t know how to even express what they are feeling, which is why parents must be extra vigilant in looking for signs that your children are suffering, including: Frequent emotional outbursts. Children who are having difficulties coping with their emotions about a divorce usually don’t know

Above and Beyond

February 6, 2025 / Doing Divorce

I was starting to stress with every snowflake coming down. I had to get my girls safely to school on time in this slippery slush and then make sure I was in the courtroom with my exhibits organized and ready to go promptly at our 9 a.m. start time. From the parking garage I half jogged in my suit and snow boots toting my rolling briefcase behind me and double checking that I had my high heels ready for a quick change in the courthouse. I arrived somewhat breathless to find a dark courtroom. Neither the bailiff nor the judge

4 Good Reasons You Should Have a Prenup

February 3, 2025 / Divorce Made Simple

In reality, prenuptial agreements are more than just an agreement about money. They can also be used to address other important issues, such as providing for children from a previous relationship. There are some things that may be even more important to you than the division of assets or spousal support — a traditional use of prenups — including these four issues: 1. Asset protection. A prenuptial agreement can help you protect assets by specifying how both marital and non-marital assets will be divided upon a divorce. Nebraska courts expect prenups to be fair and equitable, so don’t think you