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Are There Different Types of Custody Arrangements?
Are There Different Types of Custody Arrangements? Yes, there are basically 3 types of custody arrangements available to parents in Nebraska. Learn more.
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Child Support and Visitation in Nebraska
In Nebraska, the courts follow Nebraska Statutes, Chapter 42, Sections 364, 364.01, and 371.01 as a basic layout of the rules for determining the amount of support that is to be paid. Nebraska uses the income shares model, which divides the obligation between the parents according to their combined gross monthly income, to determine child support obligations. check to learn more.
In the state of Nebraska, there is no presumption that either parent is more fit or suitable than the other, and there is no preference made according to the sex of the parent. When awarding custody, Nebraska courts have the objective of maintaining the ongoing involvement of both parents in the child's life. check to learn more.