Contested Divorce: In a contested divorce, the spouses are unable to agree on one or more essential terms of the divorce settlement. In this case, a court hearing or trial may be necessary and the judge will enter a final verdict.
Child Support
Child support is awarded in a divorce or a paternity case so both parents can share in the costs of raising their child or children. The same is true if the parents are not married and living separately. The state of Nebraska uses a formula for child support that is based on the net income of both parents.
Child Custody and Visitation
If you are considering divorce or separating from your domestic partner and have children with that person, you may want to know more about how child custody is determined. Also, if you have an existing custody agreement and circumstances have changed either for you or your ex, you may want to know under what circumstances you can ask the court to modify the agreement.
Paternity
Spousal Support
At Abrahamson Law Office, we have the expertise, diligence, and resources to assist, guide, and advise individuals and families in legal matters or divorce and spousal support. Whether you are trying to establish or modify alimony agreements, our trusted team has the dedicated legal guidance and reliable advocacy you need to navigate crucial decisions.
Legal Separation
During a divorce or legal separation, issues of spousal support or alimony often arise and need to be addressed properly. The Nebraska court may instruct one spouse to provide financial support to their ex-partner for a period during or after the divorce to mitigate the unfair economic impact of the marital dissolution. If you are thinking about filing for a divorce or are currently amidst the divorce process, and want to understand your options concerning alimony arrangements, consulting with our experienced Nebraska family law attorneys is imperative for proper guidance.
Child Abuse
Parents have a right to control and discipline their children as they see fit as long as doing so does not harm or endanger the child’s physical, emotional, or mental well-being. However, some parents may cross the line and end up facing accusations of child abuse or neglect.
If you or a loved one is facing domestic violence charges in Nebraska, contact a skilled attorney with experience in domestic violence cases. Reach out to our skilled criminal defense attorneys at Abrahamson Law Office to get a case review and discuss your best course of action to get the charges reduced or dismissed.
DUI/DWI
If you have been arrested for drunk driving in Nebraska, you might wonder if you should fight it or just suffer the consequences. As experienced DUI defense attorneys, Abrahamson Law Office advises that DUI is not a legal matter you should handle on your own. You need attorneys who will guide you through the legal process with expertise and compassion. After all, a drunk driving conviction can result in more than a sentence and a fine. It can put stress on your personal relationships and cause financial stress if you lose your job or pay higher insurance premiums.
Wrongful Death
Additionally, you may want to file a wrongful death claim to compensate for financial loss as a result of the accident or the loss of income once contributed by the deceased. Abrahamson Law Office is a family business and we handle these matters with dignity and compassion.
Sex Crimes
In Nevada, domestic violence is defined as any physical, emotional, or sexual abuse against a family member or intimate partner. The law covers a wide range of offenses, including assault, harassment, stalking, and sexual assault.
Robbery
Theft
Misdemeanors
A conviction for a first offense Class W misdemeanor can result in penalties including up to 60 days in prison, up to $500 in fines, and revocation of your driver’s license for six months. If your blood alcohol content was 0.15% or higher, your license could be revoked for up to one year.
Embezzlement
Drug Crimes
Facing drug charges is always an intimidating and overwhelming experience. Nebraska courts take drug crime cases very seriously and enforce harsh penalties for anyone convicted of drug possession, manufacturing, distribution, trafficking, or sale.
Assault
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, in 2019 there were 5,821 reported cases of violent crimes in Nebraska, comprising 3,731 aggravated assault incidents. In the state of Nebraska, a person may be charged with assault crimes for intentionally causing a physical injury to another person. A defendant convicted of assault could face a lengthy prison sentence, massive fines, a criminal record, and other life-changing ramifications, depending on the severity of the physical injuries caused and a host of other variables.
Juvenile Crimes
Homicide
Criminal Defense - Whether you're facing a DUI/DWI, order of protection, homicide, or fraud, Hugh knows how to defend your name, honor, and freedom.
Shoplifting
Under Nebraska law, a person may be facing shoplifting charges if he or she steals an item or merchandise from a retail store without paying for the item. Also, theft by shoplifting occurs when an alleged defendant does any of the following...
Restraining Order
Everyone deserves a relationship free from violence. In the state of Nebraska, you can obtain a protection or restraining order against an alleged abuser for stalking, harassing, threatening, causing, attempting to cause, or placing someone in fear of bodily injury, danger, or harm. Once the court issues a restraining order and the other abuser is served with that order, it will protect the alleged victim from harm by ordering the abuser to stay away from them and their home.
Extortion
Theft by Extortion – This involves obtaining someone else's property, money, or other valuable items using the threat of bodily harm, legal harm, or criminal allegation.
She practices in the areas of family and juvenile law, and criminal defense. She is a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel for the District of Nebraska and accepts court-appointments as defense counsel in criminal cases and as counsel and guardian ad litem in juvenile court delinquency and dependency cases. Jill also has experience consulting with small businesses on employment issues and negotiating transactional matters.
Sexual Harassment
Filing a protection order in Nebraska is crucial to protect you and your family members from alleged legitimate threats, domestic violence, physical abuse, sexual harassment, or assault. Likewise, fighting a temporary restraining order against you is crucial to avoid devastating, immediate, and long-term consequences. Therefore, if you are trying to file or oppose a restraining order, it is essential to work with a protective order attorney to evaluate your unique situation and help you navigate key decisions.
When it comes to filing a claim, the intent is irrelevant. In other words, even if the personal injury was caused by accident and not purposefully, the person, business, or organization who is at fault still can and should be held responsible. That said, there are three major aspects that are considered in determining your award...