Nicole Prebeck, Esq.
Nicole M. Prebeck is a family law attorney and partner/owner at Prebeck Law Offices. She handles various legal issues in family law, including divorce, custody and child support cases. She is also a certified family mediator.
Latest Articles
Substance Abuse Implications in Family Law
Drug or alcohol abuse can have implications in family law cases. This includes child custody, child abuse, and domestic violence. If you have concerns about substance abuse, it could affect your custody rights for your child. Substance abuse issues are common issues in family court and are taken very seriously… Read More
Social Media Evidence in Family Law Cases
Social media has become integrated into our everyday lives. Some things you post can be admissible evidence in your family law case. Social media evidence must still follow the rules of evidence set by your state. For more information on when and how social media evidence is an issue in… Read More
Mental Health and Competency in Family Law
Addressing mental health is becoming a common experience for individuals. The stigma surrounding mental health is lessening as more people become aware of how important mental health can be. Many people now see mental health treatment as important as treating one’s physical health. As with any chronic illness, untreated mental… Read More
Stepparent Rights and Responsibilities
Stepparents can play an essential role in a child’s life. But do they have any legal rights or responsibilities to their stepchild? The answer is not always black and white. An experienced family law attorney can address your specific questions should. Read More
Family Law Case Appeals Process
If you’ve been involved in a case in family court and did not like the ruling from the judge, you might be wondering if you can appeal the court’s decision to an appellate court. You can. Each state will have its own appeals process, so it is best to… Read More
Family Law and Same-Sex Couples
Since the historic 2015 US Supreme Court ruling, Obergefell v. Hodges, same-sex couples can legally marry in all 50 states. Other family law rights have followed. The rights of same-sex couples in family law are pretty much the same as for heterosexual couples. However, same-sex couples may still face challenges in… Read More
Family Law Mediator Qualifications and Roles
If you’re going through a child custody case or divorce, you might have heard about or been ordered to attend a mediation program. Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution, or ADR, process where both parties sit down with a mediator to see if they can resolve the issues without going… Read More
Restraining Orders and Family Law
A restraining order in family law is a civil protective order. These typically arise out of allegations of domestic violence. If you need a court order to protect yourself or your child, or you have been served by law enforcement with one of these orders, contact a local, experienced… Read More
Family Law Courts: Structure and Functionality
You may have heard friends or family talk about family court, but what is family court? What does it do? Family courts often deal with complicated issues between family members and their loved ones. As such, the range of issues this topic covers is vast, including divorce, child custody, and… Read More
Temporary Protective Orders in Family Situations
In family law, temporary protective orders typically address domestic violence between certain persons, usually a family member, dating partner, or former dating partner. Each state has specifics on who can qualify to obtain a temporary court order to restrict contact and communication. For more information on what your state requires,… Read More
