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Our blogs offer insights for navigating alimony, child support, and equitable distribution during a Nebraska divorce.

Why a Flat Fee Uncontested Divorce in Nebraska Could Be the Best Path Forward for Your Family

January 20, 2026 / , , ,
Divorce is one of life’s most challenging transitions, but it does not have to be long, costly, or emotionally draining. If you and your spouse are on the same page and can agree on all the important issues, an uncontested divorce with a flat fee can offer clarity, control, and peace of mind as you move forward. What Makes an Uncontested Divorce Different? An uncontested divorce means both spouses agree on all key parts of their separation before filing with the court. This includes child custody, support, division of assets and debts, and alimony. Because there is no dispute, you
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What Divorcing Women Need to Know About Alimony

January 22, 2025 / ,
For many women who face a divorce, the prospects of having to live on half of what used to support you both is frightening — especially for women who have stayed at home to raise the children and now face the prospect of having to look for outside employment. Alimony is not a given in any divorce.  In Nebraska, the court will look at a number of factors in making a decision about the need for alimony and the amount to be awarded.  Under Nebraska Revised Statute 42-365, these factors include: the financial circumstances of the parties the duration of
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Do You Need a Financial Expert in Your Divorce?

June 17, 2024 / ,
Considering divorce can be a daunting process, especially when financial complexities are involved. Many individuals worry about the potential need for a financial expert to navigate asset division, spousal support, and valuation of complex assets, such as a business. Understanding the financial implications and seeking professional guidance can be crucial to ensuring a fair and informed outcome in a divorce. If you are concerned about your finances or income analysis and how it may impact your divorce, talk to your divorce attorney immediately about whether a financial expert may be beneficial to assist your attorney in the divorce process. At
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Divorce Tax Tips: 5 Most Common Divorce Tax Questions in Nebraska

March 13, 2024 / , , ,
Do I have to pay income tax when my ex-spouse and I transfer property or pay a property settlement per the terms of our divorce decree? No.  The transfer of property (or payment of a property settlement payment) pursuant to a divorce decree is not taxable.  However, you’ll want to keep in mind the future tax consequences of a subsequent sale, withdrawal, or transfer of assets that you received in a property settlement. Does the payment or receipt of child support impact my taxes? No.  Child support is not taxed as income to the parent who receives it nor deductible
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Divorce Mediation for Division of a High Net Worth or Complex Financial Estate  

October 4, 2022 / , , ,
In Nebraska, pursuant to the Nebraska Parenting Act, parents are required to attempt mediation to agree to a Parenting Plan for their minor child(ren) in a divorce or custody action.    So, while many people are familiar with the mediation process as it relates to children, custody, and parenting schedules, people are less familiar with the idea of divorce mediation for financial issues.  One myth about divorce mediation is that you can’t use the mediation divorce process for large or complex financial estates.   This myth is not true.  You can mediate all of the terms of your divorce, including division of
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Advanced Child Tax Credit Monthly Payments: Important Information for Divorced Co-parents

July 13, 2021 / , ,
On July 15th, the American Rescue Plan’s expanded child tax credit program will take effect. Under the expanded program, qualifying families will receive a monthly payment of up to $300 per month for each child under 6 and up to $250 per month for each child 6-17 years old. The expanded program also allows for half of the child tax credit for next year to be paid in advance to whomever claimed the dependent in 2020. For divorced parents, this expanded program raises many concerns, especially for those who alternate the tax years for which they claim their children as
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Private Education Expenses

August 25, 2020 / , ,
We know there is stress and confusion regarding the start of school this year for families in Nebraska.  What may be adding stress to some divorced parents is the decision to send their children to public school or whether to enroll them in private school depending upon each schools’ coronavirus precaution and procedures. The Nebraska Supreme Court Child Support Guidelines have no specific provisions regarding the expense of private education.  However, both parents can agree in a divorce decree that they want their children to attend private school and agree upon how the education expense will be paid.  Previously, the
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What is the Tax Dependency Exemption and Who Should Get It?

October 31, 2017 / , ,
The federal government allows taxpayers to exclude from their income an exemption amount for each person who is a dependent of the taxpayer for that taxable year. You can claim a tax dependency exemption if you are a parent who provides support to a dependent minor child. But what happens after divorce when you no longer file joint returns? In Nebraska, the tax dependency exemption is considered an economic benefit similar to an award of child support or alimony. If the parents do not agree how the exemption should be allocated, the judge hearing the divorce case has the power
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How to Modify Your Child Support Order

August 22, 2017 / , ,
In Nebraska, once a child support order is entered, it remains in effect until the minor child reaches the age of majority (19 in Nebraska), dies, remarries, becomes emancipated, or until further order of the court. “Until further order of the court” means that child support orders are modifiable, that is, they can be changed. The Nebraska Child Support Guidelines sets forth rules as to when the court can modify child support. First, the parent must show to the court that there has been a material change in circumstances that affects the child support calculation. This will usually be a
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Tips for Payment and Reimbursement of Childcare and Uninsured Medical Expenses for Children

August 8, 2017 / , ,
The Nebraska Child Support Guidelines recognizes that both parents have an equal duty to provide financial support to their children in proportion to their respective net incomes.  There are three main types of financial support for children that will be addressed in a divorce. Child support Childcare expenses, which are due to the employment of either parent, or to allow the parent to obtain training or education needed to obtain a job or enhance earning potential Reasonable and necessary uninsured medical expenses Pursuant to the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines, payment for childcare expenses and uninsured medical expenses for children is
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