Child Custody & Visitation

Nebraska Child Custody Lawyer

During the divorce process and long after, child custody and visitation matters can be the cause of great stress and emotional turmoil for affected families. Unless these matters are resolved in a fair and practical manner, this stress and turmoil can continue to have a negative effect on both parents and children.

At Pollak & Hicks, PC, we are experienced divorce and child custody lawyers. Our firm represents clients in matters involving:

• Child custody
• Visitation and parenting time
• Modifications in custody and visitation
• Parental relocations
• Grandparent visitation
• Paternity as it relates to visitation rights

Call us at 402-345-1717 for a free initial consultation. A lawyer at our firm can evaluate your situation and discuss how we may be able to resolve your child custody or visitation problem in a satisfactory manner.

Child Custody and the Law

Courts in Nebraska and Iowa take child custody matters very seriously. In general, courts seek solutions that are "in the best interests of the child" and allow both parents to participate in the child’s upbringing. This usually means that the parents share legal custody, meaning that they jointly make important decisions about the child's education, health care, and other matters. One parent usually has physical custodial rights and the other visitation rights. Other arrangements are possible, however.

From our offices in Omaha, Lincoln, and Council Bluffs, Pollak & Hicks represent you in all aspects of child custody and parenting time matters. We are strong negotiators and often develop creative solutions acceptable to both parents and the Court. If necessary, we can litigate a solution if one cannot be reached through negotiation.

Usually the parenting plan ordered by the Court stays in place for quite some time. However, the Court order issued at the time of the divorce is not set in stone. As the lives of the parents and the child change or as situations arise, a modification in the child custody or visitation order may be necessary, and our experienced family law attorney can help.

Fair and realistic custody and visitation arrangements can help both the parents and children adjust to the new reality of their lives. Pollak & Hicks will work to achieve a solution that is both just and practical.

For a free initial consultation with an attorney at Pollak & Hicks regarding a child custody or visitation matter, call 402-345-1717 or contact us online. We serve clients in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area, Sarpy County, and other communities in Nebraska and Iowa.

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