Family Law

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Understanding the Role of a Guardian Ad Litem in Nebraska

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Understanding the Role of a Guardian Ad Litem in Nebraska

What does a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) actually do? In Nebraska, GALs are court-appointed attorneys who advocate for a child’s best interests—not their legal wishes—in Juvenile Court cases. This guide breaks down their legal authority, responsibilities, and the importance of their role in protecting children through each stage of a case.

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Graduation Season: What Changes When a Child Turns 19 in Nebraska?

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Graduation Season: What Changes When a Child Turns 19 in Nebraska?

In Nebraska, custody orders and child support often continue until a child turns 19, not 18. Learn what families should know during graduation season and major life transitions.

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Planning Ahead for Summer Co-Parenting

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Planning Ahead for Summer Co-Parenting

Summer schedules, vacations, camps, and childcare can create new challenges for co-parents. Learn practical tips for planning ahead, reducing conflict, and creating more consistency for children during summer break.

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Protection Orders: A Legal Tool for Safety and Peace of Mind

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Protection Orders: A Legal Tool for Safety and Peace of Mind

Protection orders can offer safety in difficult situations. Learn how they work in Nebraska, what to expect, and how to take the next step toward protection.

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Rainbow Kids in a Red State: When Your Child's Identity Becomes a Custody Issue

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Rainbow Kids in a Red State: When Your Child's Identity Becomes a Custody Issue

When parents disagree about a child’s gender identity, it can become part of a custody case. Learn how Nebraska courts approach these situations and what parents should know.

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Keeping Families Together: How Nebraska Parents Can Plan for the Unexpected

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Keeping Families Together: How Nebraska Parents Can Plan for the Unexpected

There are ways to put the right pieces in place so your children are cared for, no matter what happens. Learn how Nebraska parents can plan ahead with simple legal tools.

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Dating During Divorce

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Dating During Divorce

Dating during divorce can impact finances, custody, and strategy. Learn what to consider before starting a new relationship.

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

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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.

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

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.

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

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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.

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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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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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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.