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. Can a felon legally possess and transport throwing knives in Nebraska for sporting purposes?

April 5, 2025

A: There is an argument either way on this one.

The statute has exceptions for things like archery equipment for lawful purposes and hunting/fishing equipment when used for those purposes and the person has the appropriate Nebraska permit for hunting/fishing consistent with the equipment. There is a case where the State brought charges for the person possessing a hunting/fishing knife and the appellate court affirmed that the trial court was correct in dismissing the case for the possession of just that knife.

However, the statute does specifically include the word "knife" as a prohibited item and as far as I know, there isn't any caselaw on point that says throwing knives are an exception. It would be possible that charges could be brought and that the Court would find these knives are prohibited. ... Read More

Q. How to address unpaid wages and toxic work environment issues?

April 5, 2025

A: The Nebraska Wage Payment and Collection Act, starting at Nebraska Revised Statute Section 48-1228 is one way for employees to collect wages that they have a legally earned but have not been paid timely. You can find the language of the statute and some cases that have cited it on the Nebraska Legislature's website starting at:

https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=48-1228

The Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission is also a good resource for further information about your rights as an employee and includes an online complaint process if your facts qualify.

https://neoc.nebraska.gov/

Keep in mind that Nebraska is an at-will employment state. Thus, unless you have other terms or a contract, you can generally by fired without a reason (so long as not for discrimination purposes). The law also doesn't require that your job be a pleasant place to work. It is a fairly high bar for a Court to find that there is a hostile work environment for you to have a cause of action. In fact, most of the time that your boss is a jerk or your co-workers are rude, the best course of action is to find a new job with a better atmosphere and not legal action. ... Read More

Q. How can I change custody to live with my father?

April 5, 2025

A: If the parents are in agreement regarding changing custody of their child, then they can stipulate to the legal paperwork to change the custody and the child support. If they are in agreement, the process is relatively easy and is just a matter of completing the appropriate paperwork and filing it with the Court. If the parents are not in agreement, then it would be up to the parent wanting custody to file a modification action to ask the Court to change custody to them over the custodial parent's objection. While the Court can take into consideration the child's preference in custody, it is ultimately up to the Court whether to change custody or not when the parents don't agree. The child's preference is just one of many factors. ... Read More