Consult with a family law attorney before entering into a civil union or same-sex marriage Same-sex couples are permitted to marry in Iowa through the Iowa Supreme Court’s ruling in Varnum v. Brien, 763 N.W.2d 862 (2009).  Additionally, Iowa has no residency requirement before a couple is eligible to marry in Iowa. This makes Iowa.

So you’ve been served with a lawsuit, now what?  One of the most important things to do when you’ve been served with a lawsuit is to file an answer.  In Nebraska state courts, once you are served with a lawsuit, you have 30 days to file an answer or otherwise plead.  For actions filed in.

Two bills pending before the Nebraska State Legislature could dramatically alter Nebraska’s child custody laws.  LB 212 introduced by Senator Karpisek proposes to amend section 43-2929 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes to create a rebuttable presumption that each parent in a custody proceeding for a court created plan is entitled to at least forty-five percent.

Once a child support order has been entered after a divorce or a determination of paternity, it remains in place until a child reaches the age of majority, becomes emancipated, joins the military, marries, or dies or until further order of the Court. But it may be appropriate to seek a modification of child support.

Here’s how to help an elderly loved one make a financial or medical power of attorney. Powers of attorney can bring peace of mind to both elders and their caretakers. Powers of attorney allow elders to empower a trusted person to make decisions about health care and fiances on their behalf. Having such powers in.

Lawyers are finally recognizing that some clients need just a little help. Ten years ago, trying to find a lawyer who would help you find your own way through the legal system was next to impossible. This is because, traditionally, attorneys have either taken on overall responsibility for a client’s case or declined to get.

When making a premarital agreement, it’s best for each party to get a lawyer. If you want to end up with a clear and binding premarital agreement (also called a prenuptial agreement or “prenup”), you should get help from a good lawyer. In fact, you will need two lawyers — one for each of you..

Choose a personal guardian — someone to raise your children in the unlikely event you can’t. If your children are young, you’ve probably thought about who would raise them if for some reason you or another parent couldn’t. It’s not an easy thing to consider, but with a simple arrangement of a guardian in your.

It is important for all unwed parents to establish legal paternity, develop a parenting plan, and develop support obligations. This is not just something that should be done for parents who are no longer together or who can’t agree on parenting time and support. It is something all unwed parents should do. Taking these legal.

Weeds thrive during droughts. The same can be said for the tough times in our lives — we often emerge with metaphorical weeds that need to be pulled to restore some sense of normalcy. Those weeds may seriously affect our finances or our relationships.  Competent Omaha attorneys can assist you with “legal weeding” — and.