Julie Fowler

Nominated one of "10 Best" Attorneys for Nebraska by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys in 2015. Winner of Michael W. Amdor Memorial Excellence in Legal Research Award.

Nebraska

Since 2007

Attorney

Law Office of Julie Fowler, PC, LLO

Current

Creighton University School of Law

J.D.

Michael W. Amdor Memorial Excellence in Legal Research Award

Fourth Judicial District, Douglas County, Nebraska

2009

Nebraska Bar Association  # 23649

Attorney

2007 - Current

Q. I am going to buy a house in Nebraska. Owner will carry me. Do I have ti pay interest if we agree to 0%

April 4, 2024

A: It is almost unheard of for a person to not pay interest on a mortgage. While I'm not aware of any law that requires a person to charge interest, you may run into unintended consequences if you don't. For example, tax repercussions, gift tax repercussions, estate issues, etc. depending on the specifics. Thus, the attorney's answer that you have to pay interest may be to avoid some of these potential unintended consequences. You would need to speak with an attorney about the specifics of your case for advice specific to your situation.

Q. What can I do to get my child a passport if the mother is refusing to sign the required documentation?

April 4, 2024

A: It depends on what the custody order says. Who has legal custody? If you have legal custody, you may be able to complete the application without the other parent's participation. Depending on what your court order says, you may also likely be able to file a motion to compel the other party to cooperate with the passport to exercise the parenting time on a vacation. If the order restricts international travel or there is a safety concern, the Court may deny the request. I've had this issue come up a number of times. Often the Court allows the child to travel internationally with a parent, including requiring the parties to cooperate with the passport, visa, etc. However, it depends on the specific facts of your case. You would want to consult with an attorney about what you may need to file to ask for the Court to compel the other party to cooperate. ... Read More

Q. How does one prove sobriety in a courtroom when sweat drug patches are showing positive for drugs that one is not using

March 24, 2024

A: The manufactures of these products often have details as to how their patch works, in detail, on their website. This includes regarding some of the science behind it. You can also read cases that challenged the use of some of these products. For one example, including cases, see:

https://www.pharmchek.com/resources/court-cases