Omaha Child Custody Attorney

Protecting Bonds, Reducing Conflict

Child custody decisions are personal and high-stakes; when you need an Omaha child custody lawyer, Decker Law Offices puts your child's well-being first while defending your parental rights-serving families from downtown Omaha and the Old Market to Midtown Crossing and Blackstone with steady, empathetic counsel.

Types of Custody in Nebraska

Legal vs. Physical, Joint vs. Sole

Legal custody covers major decisions such as education and healthcare; physical custody covers where a child lives. Nebraska courts often favor joint arrangements when appropriate. A parenting plan defines schedules, holidays, exchanges, and communication guidelines tailored to your family.

How Nebraska Courts Determine Custody

Best-Interests Factors And Practical Realities

Judges consider the child's relationships, stability, health and safety, each parent's involvement, and any history of abuse or neglect. While there's no set age at which a child chooses, mature preferences may be weighed. Decker Law Offices presents clear evidence and proposals focused on long-term stability.

Custody & Support

Coordinating Parenting Time And Finances

Custody arrangements and child support go hand-in-hand; Nebraska guidelines consider each parent's income and parenting time. We help ensure orders are accurate, enforceable, and workable for school, activities, and travel.

Our Approach in Custody Cases

Cooperate Where Possible, Litigate When Needed

We encourage solutions through negotiation or mediation to reduce conflict for children. If the other side is unreasonable, Decker Law Offices will prepare thoroughly for hearings, work with guardians ad litem or evaluators when involved, and keep you informed at every step.

FAQ: Child Custody

Answers For Parents With Urgent Questions