Divorce actions where the parties want a divorce.  This is such a complex area that we have dedicated a separate web page to address those issues.

Paternity actions where either the mom or the dad is trying to establish the paternity of the child. 

Child Support issues.  We represent the custodial parent that may be trying to increase support as well as the non-custodial parent that may be trying to lower the child support.

Visitation issues.  Gase Law has represented both mothers and fathers where visitation or parenting time is at issue.

Show Cause for failure to pay support.  Gase Law has prosecuted show cause actions as well as defended them.  The most common show cause is failure to pay child support.  However, a show cause can be filed for any violation of a court Order.  Probably the second most prosecuted show cause is failure to allow visitation per court order.

Modification of Decree.  If you can show a material change in circumstances, you can ask the court to modify a Divorce or Paternity Decree as to issues that relate to the children.  At times, a material change in circumstances may be a change in Nebraska Statutes.  Generally child support can be modified if under the current circumstances which have lasted for three months and expected to last for another six months will cause the child support to change by more than ten percent under the guidelines.

Protection Order.  Gase Law has represented parties in protection order proceedings.  There are two types of protection orders: Harassment Protection Orders and Domestic Abuse Protection Orders.  The law has recently changed in Nebraska such that every protection order filed must have a hearing.  If the protection order is issued without an initial hearing, the Ex Parte Order is good for ten days or until a hearing is held, whichever comes first.  If there is no Ex Parte Protection Order granted, the hearing must be set within thirty days. 

Prenuptial Agreements.  As a mature adult or a young adult with assets, it may be appropriate to sign a prenuptial agreement prior to marriage.  For a prenuptial agreement to be effective, the parties must fully disclose their assets.  Each party should have ample time to consult with an attorney.  The agreement should be signed prior to the marriage.  A consultation with an attorney can provide you with some guidance on your particular circumstances.