When things change
If something in your family or your life has changed, you may be trying to figure out what comes next.
Whether you are considering divorce, dealing with custody or support concerns, or needing to revisit an existing order, our team can help you understand your options and choose a path that fits your situation.
Sometimes the hardest part is knowing where to begin.
How your case can be handled
Each option offers a different way to move forward, depending on what matters most in your situation.
Military Divorce
Railroad Divorce
Farm Divorce
International Divorce
LGBTQ Divorce
We are experienced in the following legal divorce processes:
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Legal Separation
A legal separation determines custody, support and property/debt division, but the two parties remain married to one another.
When contemplating divorce, at least one spouse must be a resident of Nebraska for one year. Separation in this case is an alternative to divorce while the parties live apart but remain married to one another.
Prenuptial
A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract entered into by two parties before they get married that outlines each individual's assets and specifies how financial issues will be handled in case a divorce occurs.
Child Support
The issue of child support comes up in cases involving divorce, custody and paternity. Our clients often have questions about Nebraska child support and how much the amount paid or received is determined, when it starts, when it stops and how/if it can ever be changed. We can answer all of these questions and more.
Alimony
Spousal support is one of the most challenging aspects of divorces in Nebraska.
Determining if you qualify; how much you might be awarded and for how long are complicated questions that only experienced Nebraska family law attorneys can help you answer.
Think you might qualify for spousal support? Let's figure it out together.
Grandparent Rights
Grandparents have limited rights under Nebraska law, but there are situations in which grandparent may be able to successfully petition for temporary custody, guardianship or merely the right to visit their grandchild.
Name Change
A maiden name can be restored as part of the divorce process for a spouse. Alternatively, the change can be petitioned after divorce, but this action requires a formal hearing in front of a judge. This is true for the restoration of a maiden name outside of the divorce proceeding, change of legal name for any reason, including those of minor children. We can guide you through the process and support your wishes.
Paternity
Legally establishing paternity is important when considering the best interests of a child and the father’s rights and obligations related to their child. Paternity is a crucial component in cases involving divorce and separation, custody, estate planning and adoption.
Modification
After divorce, families evolve, grow and change. People change jobs, even careers. Children grow older and have different needs. Situations present themselves that were entirely unforeseeable at the time of a judgment.
If there has been a substantial change of circumstance, the court may allow modifications to orders that reflect the changes and transitions a family may have experienced.
Removal
Circumstances often change after a divorce decree or parenting plan has been entered. Remarriage and employment are two of many reasons a parent may want to move out of state. The parent wishing to relocate must seek the court’s permission to alter the custody arrangement to move the children from one state to another.
Protection Orders
A protection order is issued by a judge when a person has been accused of abusing, sexually assaulting or harassing another person. What type of order is issued depends on the relationship between the accused and the person seeking the order and the type of behavior reportedly at issue.
Adoption
We love attending and celebrating ‘gotcha days’ with our clients and their new forever-families. Each adoption case is unique, which is why it is important to work with experienced and compassionate attorneys who anticipate potential obstacles before the adoption reaches finalization.
Parenting Plans
A parenting plan is a legal document that details everything related to a child or children’s life after a divorce or separation. It includes an explanation of the parenting time schedule, in which home a child mostly resides, which parents holds decision-making authority and what the agreements are between parents regarding education, religion, medical care choices and more.
Child Custody
Child custody refers to the rights of a parent to provide care for their child and make legal decisions that affect their child; known as physical and legal custody. Many factors go into determining custody including whether custody is shared or if sole custody is in the better interest of the child.
Custody issues can arise from divorce cases, nonmarital cases, grandparents’ rights cases and the need to change an existing child custody arrangement.
Contempt Proceedings
Contempt proceedings can be filed to enforce a court order when a party has repeatedly and knowingly failed to comply with the court order. We can assist you in navigating the contempt process.
Adult Adoption
Adult adoption is a legal process where one adult adopts another adult to create a formal parent-child relationship. This process is often used to solidify family bonds, provide inheritance rights, or formalize a long-standing emotional relationship. Unlike child adoption, adult adoption usually bypasses requirements for parental consent and background checks, making it simpler and faster.
LGBTQ Family Law
Although the states of Nebraska and Iowa recognize same sex marriage; LGBTQ family law, like most family law, is not simple.
We work with all types of families at McGill Law and we understand that LGBTQ families often have additional complications both legal and emotional that are not common in other family law cases. Fortunately, our experienced team is ready to address all aspects of LGBTQ family law cases.
LGBTQ families often require additional legal protections. We can assist with adoptions, prenuptial agreements, child custody, divorces, health care directives and estate planning.
Legal protections are relatively new to LGBTQ families, though LGBTQ families are not new.
We would be honored to advocate and support you in your legal needs.