Best Co-Parenting in Nebraska — 13 resources

About Co-Parenting for Women

Co-parenting programs help separated and divorced mothers share custody constructively and document communication. Most states require court-ordered parent education (often called 'children first' or 'co-parenting' classes) before finalizing a divorce or custody order involving minor children — typically 4–6 hours, online or in person, costing 5–$75. Court-based mediation programs are often free or sliding-scale and certified through state mediation councils. Digital tools like OurFamilyWizard, Talking Parents, and 2Houses provide court-admissible message logs, shared calendars, and expense tracking that family judges increasingly require in high-conflict cases. This directory includes state-required classes, mediators, and co-parenting apps.

Co-Parenting in Nebraska

Nebraska district courts hear family matters in each of its 93 counties, with many counties using county court for paternity and child support. The Child Support Enforcement division operates under DHHS. Omaha and Lincoln dominate the state's population. Legal Aid of Nebraska and the Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence provide statewide civil legal aid and safety services to women.

13 Resources

1. Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution — Mediation — Free

The Nebraska ODR coordinates the six regional mediation centers approved to handle custody and co-parenting disputes under the Parenting Act. Mediation is required before most contested custody hearings; ODR uses a sliding-scale fee so low-income mothers pay little or nothing. Call 402-471-2766 to find a mediator near you.

402-471-2766 · Statewide Service · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

2. Concord Mediation Center — Omaha — Free

Concord Mediation Center in midtown Omaha is the ODR-approved provider for Douglas and Sarpy counties; staff mediators handle parenting plans, post-decree disputes, and elder care conflicts. Fees slide from $0 to market rate based on income. Call 402-345-1131 to start intake; sessions can be held in person or by Zoom.

402-345-1131 · 2610 Harney St, Omaha, NE 68131 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

3. UNL Extension — Parenting Programs — Free

Nebraska Extension's family-life educators teach the state-approved Co-Parenting for Successful Kids course, plus Parenting Apart and Parenting Together workshops. Classes run online and in many counties, satisfy the Parenting Act education requirement, and cost less than for-profit alternatives. Call 402-472-2966 for the latest schedule.

402-472-2966 · Statewide Service · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. The Mediation Center — Lincoln — Free

The Mediation Center on South 18th in Lincoln is Region V's ODR-approved provider, handling parenting-plan mediation, victim-offender dialogue, and small-claims conciliation. Mediators are trained to screen for intimate-partner violence and adjust the process when safety is a concern. Call 402-441-5740 to schedule.

402-441-5740 · 700 S 18th St Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68508 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. Nebraska Children and Families Foundation — Free

Nebraska Children and Families Foundation funds two-generation family-support sites across the state that run parenting groups, kinship-care navigation, and Bring Up Nebraska community collaboratives. Mothers can call 402-476-9401 to find a local Bring Up Nebraska table where co-parenting and concrete supports meet.

402-476-9401 · 215 Centennial Mall S Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68508 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

6. Our Family Wizard — Free

OurFamilyWizard is the co-parenting app most often cited by Nebraska family-court judges. Its tone-meter, expense-tracking, and tamper-proof message log make it admissible in modification hearings; subscriptions run about

0/month per parent, with fee waivers available for low-income users via the OFW Foundation.

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7. TalkingParents — Free

TalkingParents offers a free tier with unlimited messaging and a shared calendar; the paid tier adds video calls and certified PDF transcripts that Nebraska judges accept as evidence. Particularly useful when one parent has alleged harassment and the court wants a documented communication channel.

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8. AppClose — Free

AppClose is a fully free co-parenting app — shared calendar, expense reimbursement (with TransferAct ACH), and an iMessage-style chat. The lack of a paywall makes it a sensible starting point for mothers whose custody conflict is low-grade and who don't need court-admissible logs yet.

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9. 2houses — Free

2houses, built in Belgium and used internationally, focuses on the logistical side of co-parenting — shared calendars, journals for school updates, and a medical-info vault both parents can see. Mothers managing a child with chronic health needs often find its structure more practical than a basic messaging app.

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10. Coparenter — Free

Coparenter pairs the usual calendar-and-messaging tools with on-demand 'co-parenting coaches' — credentialed mediators who weigh in via chat when parents disagree in real time over a schedule change. Useful as a lower-cost alternative to recalling a mediator for every dispute.

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11. Up to Parents — Free

UpToParents.org is a free, court-recommended online program where each parent reflects independently on what they want for their child and produces a list of shared goals. Many Nebraska judges accept its completion certificate to satisfy the Parenting Act education requirement at no cost.

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12. Cozi Family Organizer — Free

Cozi is a free general-purpose family calendar with shared shopping lists and a family journal. It's not court-admissible like OFW, but for amicable co-parents who just need to coordinate practices and pediatrician visits across two households, the free tier is more than enough.

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13. Custody X Change — Free

Custody X Change is parenting-plan drafting software — drag-and-drop schedules, automatic time tracking, expense logs, and one-click PDFs formatted for Nebraska court filings. Useful when preparing for an initial custody hearing or relocation motion where the judge expects a detailed proposed plan.

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Frequently Asked

How many co-parenting resources are in Nebraska?
Women's Corner tracks 13 co-parenting resources for women in Nebraska.
Are co-parenting resources in Nebraska free?
13 of the 13 listed co-parenting resources in Nebraska are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Nebraska have co-parenting resources?
Listings span cities including Omaha, Lincoln.
What are some examples of co-parenting resources in Nebraska?
Featured entries include Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution — Mediation, Concord Mediation Center — Omaha, UNL Extension — Parenting Programs, The Mediation Center — Lincoln, Nebraska Children and Families Foundation.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
5 of 13 Nebraska co-parenting listings include phone numbers.
Is a parenting class required for divorce?
In most states, yes — a 4–6 hour court-approved co-parenting class (5–$75, often online) is required before any divorce or custody order involving minor children is finalized. Check your state court's approved provider list. The class is gender-neutral and focuses on protecting kids from conflict.
What's mediation and do I have to do it?
Mediation is a confidential negotiation with a neutral third party to agree on a parenting plan. Most states require at least one mediation session before contested custody hearings. It's faster, cheaper, and less traumatic than litigation. If there's domestic violence history, you can request to opt out or have separate-room mediation.
Which co-parenting app should I use?
OurFamilyWizard, Talking Parents, and 2Houses are accepted as evidence in court in most US jurisdictions. They provide tamper-proof message logs, shared calendars, expense tracking, and a tone-monitoring feature. If your ex is abusive or harassing, these apps create a documented record judges will read.
How do I co-parent with someone who was abusive?
Use parallel parenting instead of cooperative co-parenting — minimize contact, use a court-monitored app for all communication, exchange the child at a neutral location or police station, and stick strictly to the written parenting plan. Document everything. Many states allow supervised exchanges through Safe Exchange programs at no cost.