Omaha Litigation Blog

Over the past few years, alimony (or spousal support) has been the subject of contentious debate. Many father's rights groups contest that alimony is a system that is unfair to men; and some states have considered changing their alimony laws, which are from a quickly-fading era.

That era was of the "separate spheres" marriage, where the man had his sphere (work, and provide for the family) and the woman had her's (home, and take care of the kids). That is no longer the way society views marriage. Some couples still go the "spheres" route, but many couples now have dual-earning members. As a result, women are now feeling the pinch of alimony -- they are increasingly the paying spouse when alimony is decided, as opposed to being the receiving spouse.

No two divorce cases are the same. Each one comes with its own wrinkles and intricacies that make it complex and, in some ways, interesting. However, the important thing to remember is that no matter what issues are at play in your divorce, there are ways to negotiate, mediate or ultimately get through the tough times; and come out the other side with a new lease on life. That's really what divorce is all about -- it may be portrayed as a problem, but really, it's a solution to your problems.

What many Broward County residents may not realize is that one of the most straining aspects to a divorce is whether or not child support will play a role in the split. It can require delicate negotiations to handle such an issue; but, in the end, both parties know that they need to do what is in the best interests of the child.

Jennifer Aniston, the actress of "Friends" fame, and Justin Theroux are getting married in the near future. After more than two years of dating and a proposal by Theroux in 2012, the celebrity couple is ready to tie the knot. Aniston's love life has been the subject of many tabloid headlines over the years; and while you would think this relationship would be different, you would be wrong.

Aniston announced that she will not sign a prenup with Theroux, as she is too happy and in love to "taint" the relationship with a prenup. It is a very noble move, but apparently some of Aniston's friends are a bit worried that her decision to reject a prenuptial agreement could backfire on her down the line.

Ask any married couple in Nebraska, and they will probably tell you that money is the biggest source of conflict in their marriage. Indeed, financial issues are one of the most frequently cited reasons for divorce, both in Nebraska and throughout the United States.

Much of the problem comes from the fact that so many people find it difficult to talk openly and honestly about money. Instead of addressing problems head-on, they let them fester until they become so big that a fight is inevitable.