Am I responsible for 50% of the cost of my son's braces even though they aren't mandatory?

The language you are describing is pretty standard. I would caution you that my advice is based solely on what I understand from this short blurb -...

Emancipation for a church mission

I would agree with prior answers but add only that your duty to support your son through age of majority is separate and apart from visitation or...

Need an eastern nebraska lawyer who provides pro bono or reduced rates for low income families

Contact the Volunteer Lawyer's Project through Legal Aid. There may be a volunteer attorney in your area who can assist. Best wishes.

I share joint legal custody of our three children .

If he is not co-parenting, you may either file to have him held in contempt or file to modify. If your co-parenting agreements worked previously,...

Modifying an established visitation agreement by ourselves? Or lawyer needed?

The answer is yes your husband CAN do this pro se (representing himself), but just because one CAN do something doesn't mean you SHOULD. Parenting...

Can I let my teenager live with family out of state for a limited amount of time?

You will want to visit with a lawyer. You may be able to do this with short term "delegation of temporary parental powers" or a "power of attorney...

From the family law perspective, you would need to file an Application for Order to Show Cause (contempt) action to have her held in contempt,...

15 year old has been wanting to move with me (mom), the ex tells her only when he is drunk that she can, when sober says no

While there's no magic age under Nebraska law when a child can decide for herself where to live, the Court will consider the child's opinion when...

Sounds like you looked up your case online. It means that the clerk of courts issued a summons and the sheriff's office (or other method of...

Does my wife still have legal right to our house she moved out of to an apartment with her boyfriend?

You don't mention whether you rent or own your home. If your spouse's name is on the lease or title/mortgage, then for sure it is marital property...