Caldwell Victorious In Nebraska Supreme Court Case In late September, I mentioned my argument before the Nebraska Supreme Court regarding an issue dealing with Nebraska Child Support. The Court held, in Freeman v. Groskopf, 286 Neb. 713 (2013), that using a parent’s earning capacity instead of actual wages is permissible in determining child support under […]
Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Earning Capacity Use For Child Support Calculation
November 3, 2013 by
Child Support Earning Capacity-Nebraska Supreme Court Family Law Appeal
September 23, 2013 by
Caldwell Argues Before the Nebraska Supreme Court I recently had the privilege to argue a Nebraska family law appeal in front of the Nebraska Supreme Court regarding a family law case dealing with how child support should be calculated under the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines. Basic Facts: Here are the basic facts and the Nebraska […]
Nebraska Supreme Court Criticizes Confused Appeal Attorney
August 9, 2013 by
The Nebraska Supreme Court recently affirmed a ruling by a Lancaster County District Court Judge granting judgment to the State of Nebraska in a case where a state employee alleged that she was discriminated against by the State of Nebraska when it implemented an insurance policy that divided plans based upon zip codes. The state […]
Limited Appearance by Counsel in Criminal Cases
July 13, 2013 by
Limited Appearance by Attorney in Criminal Cases Prohibited if Represented The Nebraska Supreme Court recently held that the district court did not err by prohibiting a private attorney from entering a limited appearance on behalf of a defendant in a criminal case while the defendant is represented by another counsel. In State v. Dixon, 286 […]
Long Hard Road Through The Appeals Process in Nebraska
June 11, 2013 by
Don’t Expect Swift Justice Through An Appellate Action The criminal sentence, divorce decree, or judgment has just been entered and you believe the trial court was wrong. You plan to seek an appeal and believe justice will be quick. Unfortunately, the appeals process in Nebraska is anything but quick. Nebraska Appeals Process Timeline Appellant’s Requirements […]