Child Custody & Support in Omaha, NE

After a divorce, financial stability often feels unattainable. Though children may not fully understand what's going on, the effects of that instability are not lost on them by any means. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be this way. Having an experienced family law and child custody attorney on your side can ensure that your future isn't marred by financial insecurity, and that your children continue to enjoy the quality of life they're used to. Call Wesley Dodge in Omaha, NE, to fight for your family's interests.

Child support and custody in Nebraska

Custody agreements, child support, and alimony are all determined in separate processes, each with its own set of unique guidelines.


  • Alimony: An Omaha, NE, judge may order one spouse to pay alimony if the other party requires financial assistance. 
  • Child custody: “Legal custody” refers to parents’ authority to make decisions regarding their children’s welfare, such as choices concerning health and education. “Physical custody” refers to the time that a child is physically with his or her parent. 
  • Child support: In Nebraska, family court calculates child support using specific guidelines based on each parent’s earning capacity as the starting point.


Though agreements will differ from family to family, one thing is certain: as an experienced family law attorney, Wesley Dodge will always act with you and your children's best interests front and center. 

Child support and custody in Nebraska

Custody agreements, child support, and alimony are all determined in separate processes, each with its own set of unique guidelines.


  • Alimony: Local judges may order one spouse to pay alimony if the other party requires financial assistance. 
  • Child custody: “Legal custody” refers to parents’ authority to make decisions regarding their children’s welfare, such as choices concerning health and education. “Physical custody” refers to the time that a child is physically with his or her parent. 
  • Child support: In Nebraska, family court calculates child support using specific guidelines based on each parent’s earning capacity as the starting point.


Though agreements will differ from family to family, one thing is certain: as an experienced family law attorney, Wesley Dodge will always act with you and your children's best interests front and center.

We'll give you a hand to get back on your feet

Nothing lasts forever. Even though the process of divorce, child custody, and child support can seem grueling, you will get through it with your head held high, with the help of Wesley Dodge.

Our law firm has handled hundreds of child support and custody cases, and helped families craft a "new normal" they can live with. Call us in Omaha, NE, so you can move on with your life, and a brighter future.

Making changes the right way

Did we mention that child custody laws are complicated? It bears repeating, especially in Nebraska, because child custody orders can only be modified by court’s approval. You and your ex-spouse may reach an informal agreement, but only a court-approved modification is enforceable by law. Don't get caught off-guard. Consult an experienced child custody lawyer like Wesley Dodge to ensure adherence to any modifications you see fit to make.

Call us at (402) 333-1604 for caring child custody & support assistance.