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When the Story Splits: What Wicked Can Teach Us About Divorce, Choice, and Rewriting Your Life

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When the Story Splits: What Wicked Can Teach Us About Divorce, Choice, and Rewriting Your Life

Divorce often feels like the moment a story splits, when the life you imagined no longer fits. Drawing inspiration from Wicked, this reflection explores how divorce, choice, and starting over are deeply connected, and how the decisions made during the process can shape not only your next chapter, but the story your children carry forward.

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Your Divorce Deserves a Human Attorney Not ChatGPT

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Your Divorce Deserves a Human Attorney Not ChatGPT

Can you use ChatGPT for your divorce? AI tools can draft documents, but divorce involves legal nuance, enforceability, emotion, and long term consequences. Learn what AI can help with and where a human divorce attorney still matters.

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What to Expect at Your First Family Law Consultation

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What to Expect at Your First Family Law Consultation

Meeting with a family law attorney for the first time can feel unfamiliar. This guide explains what to expect during your initial family law consultation, how to prepare, and the legal options available at McGill Law.

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Social Media Tips During Divorce and Custody Cases

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Social Media Tips During Divorce and Custody Cases

Smart social media guidelines for anyone navigating divorce or custody cases across Nebraska and Iowa. Protect yourself before you post.

Recognizing Domestic Violence: Awareness Begins with Understanding

Recognizing Domestic Violence: Awareness Begins with Understanding

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Learn to recognize signs of abuse and find Nebraska resources for support.

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How Custody Decisions Are Shifting in 2025

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How Custody Decisions Are Shifting in 2025

Learn how Nebraska courts are reshaping custody decisions in 2025. Explore trends toward joint custody and collaborative approaches that keep children’s wellbeing at the center.

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Gray Divorce in Nebraska: Understanding the Challenges and Choices

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Gray Divorce in Nebraska: Understanding the Challenges and Choices

Divorce after 50 is becoming more common in Nebraska and Iowa. Explore the legal and financial challenges of gray divorce and how to protect your future.

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Purpose, Presence, and the Power of Showing Up

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Purpose, Presence, and the Power of Showing Up

Jodie McGill shares how purpose, presence and connection shape McGill Law’s work in Nebraska, serving diverse families with empathy and advocacy.

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Mom Guilt and Divorce

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Mom Guilt and Divorce

Divorce can stir up intense “mom guilt.” Omaha therapist Lori Zoucha offers guidance on grieving, co-parenting, self-care, and finding the support you need.

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The Cost of Leaving & Where to Start

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The Cost of Leaving & Where to Start

Divorce can feel financially overwhelming. This guide offers practical steps and free resources to help women move forward with clarity and confidence.

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Family Law + Immigration: How Backlogs Are Impacting Nebraska Families

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Family Law + Immigration: How Backlogs Are Impacting Nebraska Families

Immigration court delays are leaving Nebraska families in limbo. Learn how backlogs are impacting custody, guardianship, and juvenile cases - and what families can do to protect themselves.

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Adoption: Protecting and Affirming All Types of Families

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Adoption: Protecting and Affirming All Types of Families

Adoption isn’t just for newborns. In Nebraska and Iowa, confirmation and affirmation adoptions help LGBTQ+ parents, stepparents, and blended families legally secure the families they’ve already built. Learn how adoption can protect your rights, formalize relationships, and provide peace of mind.

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What to Know if You’re Selling, Buying, or Moving During a Split

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What to Know if You’re Selling, Buying, or Moving During a Split

Divorce often means rethinking where and how you live. Whether you’re selling your home, renting for the first time in years, or finding creative ways to co-parent, housing during a split is rarely simple. This guide covers what to consider legally, financially, and emotionally before you move.

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Estate Planning in Nebraska: Why Having a Will Matters

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Estate Planning in Nebraska: Why Having a Will Matters

Dying without a will in Nebraska can lead to outcomes you didn’t intend. Find out what really happens to your estate and how to protect the people and causes you care about.

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Nebraska Child Support: How It’s Calculated and When You Can Modify It

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Nebraska Child Support: How It’s Calculated and When You Can Modify It

Learn how child support is calculated under Nebraska law, how custody affects payments, when support can be modified, and what expenses are typically included. McGill Law explains your rights and options.

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Support or Oppose? Legislative Updates to Guide our Female Focused Community

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Support or Oppose? Legislative Updates to Guide our Female Focused Community

Nebraska’s 2025 legislative session brings key proposals impacting women and marginalized communities. McGill Law opposes bills restricting workers’ rights, transgender inclusion, wages, and abortion access while supporting tenant protections, domestic violence aid, contraceptive access, and fair legislative pay.

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How Understanding Clean and Dirty Pain Can Help Us Navigate Parenting Teens

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How Understanding Clean and Dirty Pain Can Help Us Navigate Parenting Teens

Parenting teens is tough, but understanding Clean vs. Dirty Pain can help reduce stress and improve relationships. Learn how shifting your mindset can ease anxiety and strengthen your connection with your teen.