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Divorce and family law across Nebraska and Iowa

OMAHA|LINCOLN

McGill Law is a women-founded, owned, and run family law firm with offices in Omaha and Lincoln, serving clients across Nebraska and Iowa.

We focus on divorce and family law matters, including custody, paternity, adoption, modifications, guardianships, and estate planning. We also work in juvenile law and support LGBTQ+ individuals and families with thoughtful, informed legal guidance.

Our approach is centered on helping you move through this process in a way that fits your life. We offer mediation, collaborative divorce, and litigation, and we take the time to help you understand your options so you can make decisions with confidence.

We work closely with local partners, participate in community events, sponsor organizations, and contribute to public education. Our teamincludes experienced attorneys and mediators focused on collaborative divorce, child custody, and family law.

At McGill Law, we’re here to build trust, support inclusive families, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Your Options

Explore the approach that fits your situation

Collaborative Divorce

Mediation

Collaborative Mediation

Litigation

We’re Specialized

We help women navigate family law matters, including divorce, custody, and collaborative approaches.

We specialize in helping women through family issues like divorce , separation and child custody. We fully understand the stress and difficulty women often face when considering a legal process that involves their family.

McGill Law is the female focused firm. We are dedicated to guiding you through your legal process with compassion, integrity, and respect.

You can depend on us. We believe the best results for women are achievable when we are making educated decisions with your family’s future and well-being in mind.

We’re Different

We help women through family issues.

We specialize in using an out of court process called Collaborative Law. If Collaborative Divorce, Collaborative Mediation™ and Mediation are not the right path for you or your family, our experienced and compassionate litigators will guide you through the court process.

We do this while focusing on your goals and providing you the support that you need.

We’re Who You Need

Thorough and Compassionate
“Theresa is an amazing attorney and human. I am so grateful for her expertise and care for both my case and me.
At our first face-to-face meeting, she listened intently to my story and concerns, and I felt heard, seen, and understood. The very qualities that I value in all relationships.
I was able to focus my time and energy on finding my independence and peace knowing I could move forward in my life.
Theresa worked thoughtfully and transparently to ensure a fair, equitable, and dignified end to our 15-year marriage. I highly recommend Theresa and any of the lawyers practicing in the law firm of McGill Law to affirm and advocate for clients in a gentle kind manner.
I am deeply grateful.”
-Michelle

client testimonials

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Blog

There Is a Way Through This: Understanding Yourself So You Can Support Yourself and Your Children Through Divorce

Divorce affects more than logistics. It impacts the nervous system. Guest contributor Pamela Mueri explores why so many mothers feel reactive or overwhelmed during divorce and how understanding the body’s stress response can create more steadiness at home.

Who Claims the Child After Divorce or Separation? What Parents Need to Know at Tax Time

Who claims a child after divorce? Learn how court orders and IRS rules determine dependency claims, filing status, and tax credits at tax time.

Kindness in the New Year: A Simple Practice That Changes Everything

Start the new year with kindness toward yourself and others. Small acts of compassion create stronger families and communities in Omaha and Lincoln.

Settlement vs. Trial in Divorce: Pros, Cons, and Who Decides in Nebraska and Iowa

Settlement and trial are two paths in a Nebraska or Iowa divorce. Learn how they differ in control, cost, timing, and how to decide which option fits your situation.