When the Court looks at enforcing the terms of a court order, the Court looks at the actual language of the Court order. While it is the standard for the custodial parent to pay the first $480 (now $250) in unreimbursed health/medical expenses, not all orders have that language. For example, many... View More

I don't know enough about the specifics of your situation to give you specific advise. However, in general, when you agree that you owe the other party due to an agreement, it often makes sense to pay the amount that you agree that you owe. Then it is up to the other party to see if they... View More

If you are not following the terms of the Court order, then it is possible that the other party will file a contempt and that the Court will find you in contempt.

However, even if the party files for contempt, the party requesting the contempt finding has to show that you are in willful... View More

There is an argument either way on this one.

The statute has exceptions for things like archery equipment for lawful purposes and hunting/fishing equipment when used for those purposes and the person has the appropriate Nebraska permit for hunting/fishing consistent with the equipment.... View More

The Nebraska Wage Payment and Collection Act, starting at Nebraska Revised Statute Section 48-1228 is one way for employees to collect wages that they have a legally earned but have not been paid timely. You can find the language of the statute and some cases that have cited it on the Nebraska... View More

If the parents are in agreement regarding changing custody of their child, then they can stipulate to the legal paperwork to change the custody and the child support. If they are in agreement, the process is relatively easy and is just a matter of completing the appropriate paperwork and filing it... View More

You can request a copy of the death certificate directly from Nebraska Vital Statistics. They may be able to provide if you can show a legitimate need. Contact Nebraska Vital Statistics at 402-471-2871. If your QDRO states that benefits end upon death of the spouse, then a certified copy of your... View More

Unlike many western nations, there is no right to universal health care in the United States. You don't have a right to basic health care in the US. Besides emergency life-saving services, if you can't afford health care or necessary medications, you don't have right to those... View More

If the accuser was the star witness, then there may not be enough evidence for the prosecutor to move forward with their case. On the other hand, if there is enough evidence otherwise, the prosecutor may still move forward even if the accuser is not cooperative. The Court can also give a... View More

If you can afford an attorney, you should retain an attorney to assist you. If that isn't an option for you, you can apply for pro bono services to obtain assistance of an attorney for free if you meet the income eligibility and similar requirements. For example, you may want to try... View More

Nebraska is one of the states that allows you to file a grandparent visitation action. One of the main statutes is Nebraska Revised Statute 43-1802.

http://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=43-1802

It isn't clear from the information in your question if you... View More

Especially if your case when to trial, there are other methods to challenge the order besides the appeal. One of the most common is a motion for new trial. A motion for new trial goes back to the same judge that made the ruling but also gives that judge a chance to take a look at the order again... View More

The notice of intent to appeal is not magical - it just states that an appeal is on its way. However, it will be important that fees and costs be paid, etc. so the matter is not dismissed. Nebraska has a really good citizens' guide to appellate courts here:... View More

Addendum - Just an added consideration. Hopefully, something on the scale of $7,200 in damages would not make it to trial. But if it was not successfully disposed of in pre-trial, that element of not having insurance might not necessarily endear your son to the court. Something to think about in... View More

As my colleague advises, it could worth reviewing things more closely and exploring whether a counterclaim might be worthwhile. According to your post, there is no official report. So Progressive's determination in all likelihood arose from their own insured's statement. Based on the... View More

If it is less than an ounce, it would be an infraction -- like a parking ticket -- and a fine. Under most circumstances, I would just pay it. (You could not even test the hemp to see the amount of Delta 9 in it for less than the fine.) If it is over an ounce, and certainly if it is over a pound... View More

I'm not sure I completely understand your question. I think you are charged with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. It also appears that this is your first offense in Nebraska.

Under Nebraska Revised Statute 28-416(13), possession of less than one ounce of marijuana is an... View More

Marijuana under an ounce is an infraction and fine. Same for paraphernalia. They do not appoint free public counsel unless you're facing jail time. Make an offer to plead guilty to one and they may drop the other. Then just pay the fine. You can ask it get set aside in 3 years. Probably... View More

The answer to your question depends upon whether the text message from the purported vandal constitutes "probable cause" to believe the person committed a crime. The Fourth Amendment mandates that an arrest be justified by probable cause to believe that a person has committed or is... View More

There is no law that says once you have it in text, you've proven your case. The other party still has the ability to challenge the allegation.

However, additional evidence like this should be forwarded to law enforcement. It may be enough for charges to be filed or to lead law... View More