What Is Child Support?

Other Nebraska Family Law FAQs

• Q: Who's Eligible For Child Support Enforcement?
  A: Anyone who has a child support and/or medical support order, or wants to establish one, can apply for child support enforcement services by completing an application … More
• Q: How Can You Apply?
  A: Applicants for public assistance will automatically be referred for child support services. Those not receiving public assistance can contact their county attorney to … More
• Q: What Is Medical Support?
  A: Medical support is what a parent may be ordered to contribute to the child`s medical needs. Most parents are ordered to provide health insurance for the child and … More
• Q: What Is Spousal Support?
  A: Some support orders say that the custodial parent ­­ the parent who is taking care of the children ­­ should also receive financial support. This type … More
• Q: How Is Child Support Calculated?
  A: The Nebraska Supreme Court develops Nebraska Child Support Guidelines. They were last revised effective January 1, 1996. The main principle behind the guidelines is … More
• Q: In Nebraska, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
  A: Yes, Nebraska law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement.   However, if that modification or … More
• Q: What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Nebraska?
  A: Nebraska law requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties.   In order to be valid, the agreement must be made voluntarily by … More