Christopher A. Vacanti

Christopher A. Vacanti is an attorney at Vacanti | Shattuck | Finocchiaro Attorneys in Omaha whose practice is devoted to family law. He handles divorce and legal separation, including military and same-sex divorce, as well as child custody and visitation, child support, alimony, paternity, fathers’ rights, modifications, removal and relocation issues, and prenuptial agreements. His practice addresses the legal, financial, and parenting questions that arise when family relationships change or existing court orders require review.

Vacanti earned a J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1992 and a B.S. from the University of Nebraska in 1983. His legal education and long family law practice provide a foundation for evaluating marital assets, support questions, parenting arrangements, and court procedure. These matters often require careful preparation of financial and factual records, strategic negotiation, and courtroom advocacy when the parties cannot reach an agreement or when a disputed issue requires judicial resolution.

Vacanti handles family law matters involving pre-divorce planning, divorce and separation, custody, visitation, support, paternity, and other domestic relations issues. His firm also represents clients in protection-order, domestic-violence, and adoption matters. He is admitted in Nebraska, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. His professional activities have included presentations on custody, ethics, litigation techniques, financial information in divorce, and other family law topics.

Christopher A. Vacanti has received family law recognition identified on his current profile, including Best Lawyers in Nebraska listings, Lawyer of the Year designations for family law, and Super Lawyers listings. He has also served in family law section leadership and professional organizations. His practice emphasizes experienced representation in disputes where financial interests, parenting responsibilities, and long-term family arrangements are at stake, helping clients evaluate settlement options, understand court procedures, and prepare for litigation when a contested issue requires resolution.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Vacanti | Shattuck | Finocchiaro Attorneys
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association
• Past, Vice Chairman, Nebraska State Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Omaha Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Member, The Care and Concern of Children (Custody) 6 American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Licensed State

• Nebraska

Education

• University of Nebraska College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Nebraska
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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