Generally a parent cannot unilaterally relinquish their rights outside of a stepparent adoption. However, you may wish to visit with an attorney...

While Nebraska has broadened some of its stance on "in loco parentis" over the years, this is a weaker position to assert the doctrine as legally,...

As a family law attorney, I get asked this question a lot! The age where a child can choose where and with whom to live in Nebraska is at 19 years...

Depending on what your court orders and parenting plan say, you may have a cause of action for contempt or to modify. You may be misinformed on...

Yes, anyone who is a Nebraska resident for a year or more can get a "Dissolution of Marriage" (legal term for divorce in NE). If you do not own any...

See Neb Rev Stat 28-907 False reporting. It's a Class 1 misdemeanor with maximum sentence of 1 year in jail and $1000 fine. Unless you have a...

Generally, no. If the child's mother later marries and stepparent wishes to adopt, you generally may relinquish pursuant to that. But you cannot...

Generally yes. While guardians are not required to cover the children’s health expenses, most insurance companies recognize wards in a legal...

The procedures are going to depend greatly on your specific facts and situation: Are you married to the mother? Is she married to anyone else? Does...

You will want to visit with an attorney who knows your judge and can review your specific parenting plan with you. 13 year olds generally do not...