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
Equal Parenting Fight in Nebraska Headlines Again
October 3, 2013 by
You may recall that I previously advocated that in all divorce and paternity cases in Nebraska that there should be a presumption that joint custody is in the child’s best interest. The Nebraska legislative bill addressing joint custody and equal parenting time was killed during the 2013 legislative session. A fight between the Nebraska Bar […]
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 […]
Divorce Waiting Period: Quicker to Get Married Than Divorced in Nebraska
August 19, 2013 by
It’s easy to get married in Nebraska. Get a marriage license from the county clerk, have someone officiate in front of witnesses, and you’re married. Getting divorced and remarrying takes a little bit of time. Divorce Waiting Period I have had divorce clients who are frustrated to learn that there is a waiting period before […]
Difference between Divorce and Legal Separation in Nebraska
August 1, 2013 by
Are you contemplating separating from your spouse and want to know the difference between Divorce and Legal Separation in Nebraska? Here is a quick synopsis explaining the difference. Divorce in Nebraska A divorce is commonly known as a dissolution of the marital bond. At the conclusion of a divorce, you are no longer married to […]