Category: Divorce Made Simple

This blog provides practical information on the legal process of divorce. Our attorneys break down the divorce process in a way that is easy to understand.

Divorce Made Simple

This blog provides practical information on the legal process of divorce. Our attorneys break down the divorce process in a way that is easy to understand.

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’

5 Tips Before Filing for Divorce

November 15, 2016 / Divorce Made Simple, Divorce Tips

Divorce is all we do. With almost 70 years of combined experience among our lawyers, we’ve had thousands of consultations with people at the beginning stages of their divorce. Here are five of the most common tips for you to consider before you decide to file for divorce (or if you think your spouse is contemplating a divorce). Seek counseling. Even if you do not think there is hope for your marriage, counseling can be an important source of support for you during the divorce process. If your spouse is willing to participate, you may both benefit from professional mental health support.

The Blame Game

August 16, 2016 / Divorce Made Simple, Divorce Tips

Divorce Made Simple: Each month in addition to our usual “Doing Divorce” blog posts, we will be providing additional practical information on the legal process of divorce. Attorney Angela Lennon will bring you the logistics of the legal process in a way that is easy to understand. This month’s blog is about what a “no-fault” divorce really means. The Blame Game: Setting Aside Fault in the Divorce Process Nebraska is a no-fault divorce state. This means you do not have to prove who is at fault in your marriage to obtain a divorce. However, that does not mean “fault’ and

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