Looking to gain custody of my 7 year old because the mother has a mental condition leaving her unfit to care for him properly.

if the current custody order places custody with mother, you need to file a complaint to modify and be ready to prove that 1) a material and...

Can I move out now I'm 18

Nope. Legal age of emancipation is 19 in Nebraska. Practically speaking, it may be the cops in your area have worse things to worry about than an...

Either you or your spouse must have resided in Nebraska for one year prior to filing of divorce. You cannot file for dissolution sooner than one of...

If my niece gave up parental rights to her children, do I have a right to seek visitation?

Unfortunately, even if parental rights were intact, aunts are not generally a class of relatives that have rights to seek visits through the court...

Is it appropriate for a guardian ad litem to be appointed when she already knows the kids?

That is highly unlikely. Usually, the GAL knows they are appointed before the Order is signed. The GAL is authorized to meet with and exchange...

18 in Nebraska is a minor, do I need parental consent to get an abortion?

If you are an adult in your state of residence, and are just here for school on a temporary basis, you likely will not be asked to get parental...

Can a notarized agreement be considered as a prenump?

It depends. The reason you need a lawyer is that there are certain provisions that may or may not be enforceable based on contract and family law,...

My ex wife informed me she was moving out of town. of course this means my kids move as well. what are my rights.

File a modification with the Court. The good news is Nebraska law and courts are VERY protective of parents in exactly your situation (these are...

How old does a child have to be to be able to make their own decision of what parent they want to live with?

In many cases, law enforcement will tell you this is a civil matter and refuse to assist. Dad may have a case for contempt since the mother is...

If my childs father is not in the picture at all and there is no paternity on him does his father have any right to him?

If you were not married at time of conception or birth, no paternity has been established legally and he did not sign the Acknowledgment of...