Category: Children

Discover tips for supporting children during divorce in Nebraska. Navigate custody, co-parenting, and emotional well-being with our blogs.

Children

Discover tips for supporting children during divorce in Nebraska. Navigate custody, co-parenting, and emotional well-being with our blogs.

What is a Parenting Plan in Nebraska?

June 20, 2017 / Children, Divorce Made Simple

The Nebraska Parenting Act requires all parents involved in a legal action regarding custody or parenting time to have a parenting plan. A parenting plan is a document that details how you and the other parent will parent your child upon divorce or separation. To finalize a parenting plan, you have three options: You and the other parent may agree on the terms of the plan, with or without the help of legal counsel. You and the other parent may use a parenting plan mediator to reach agreement regarding the terms of the plan. If an agreement regarding all aspects

What To Do if You Aren’t Receiving Your Child Support Payments

June 13, 2017 / Children, Divorce Made Simple

If an order has been entered that awards you child support and the other parent is behind by at least one full month in the child support payments, it is possible to pursue an enforcement action to collect the past-due child support. In Nebraska, most counties have designated the county attorney as responsible for enforcement of child support obligations. Some counties have attorneys who are specifically designated to perform child support enforcement services. These attorneys are often referred to as authorized attorneys or child support attorneys. If the other parent is not paying the court ordered child support obligation, you

5 Tips for Successful Parenting Plan Mediation in Nebraska

June 6, 2017 / Children, Divorce Made Simple, Legal Process

The Nebraska Parenting Act requires any parent involved in a court case regarding child custody, such as a divorce, legal separation, paternity action, or modification of custody action, to create a parenting plan for the court’s approval. A parenting plan is an agreement or court order that sets forth both parents’ rights and responsibilities regarding their minor children, including custody and parenting time arrangements. If the parties are unable to develop a parenting plan on their own or with the help of their attorneys, the parties will be required to attend mediation. Mediation is a process in which a neutral

How to Pay or Receive Child Support in Nebraska

May 23, 2017 / Children, Divorce Made Simple, Financial Support

Once the judge signs an order or decree that sets forth a child support obligation, the order/decree is then processed by the Clerk of the District Court. The Clerk’s office will then notify the Nebraska Child Support Payment Center (NCSPC) that a child support order has been entered. This process can sometimes takes up to two (2) weeks. Once the Nebraska Child Support Payment Center receives and processes the child support obligation, the NCSPC will assign each party (the party ordered to pay support and the party receiving support) a unique Agency-Related Person Identification Number. This is known as your

What is Considered “Income” for Purposes of Calculating Child Support in Nebraska?

April 25, 2017 / Children, Divorce Made Simple

In Nebraska, child support is determined by the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines. The Guidelines are rules that the Nebraska courts use to determine which parent will pay child support and how much child support will be paid each month. The amount of child support ordered depends heavily on each parent’s gross income. While determining a parent’s gross income might seem relatively straightforward, there can be many complexities and unique factors to consider depending on the facts of each case. If both parents work traditional 40 hour per week jobs with consistent salaries, calculating child support can be a matter of

Divorce and Financial Aid for College: 5 Factors for Parents to Consider

March 21, 2017 / Children, Divorce Made Simple, Financial Support

During the divorce process, spouses are required to make many decisions, especially considering their children and the future of the family’s finances. One of the benefits of hiring an experienced divorce attorney is to assist you in the decision-making process. An experienced lawyer can help you avoid potential unintended consequences of the decisions that you make during your divorce. One consideration that often gets overlooked is how the divorce may impact the ability for children of divorced parents to qualify for college financial aid. Although the college financial aid process can be complicated, a well-thought-out strategy addressed during the parents’

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