McGill Law Blog
Entrepreneurs are an odd breed. I should know- I am one and I am also married to one. They often come with a unique drive to succeed, big visions, and even bigger ideas. Being the spouse to an entrepreneur can mean years of sitting shotgun on a wild ride. It can also mean a lot of angst, worry, and fear when the topic of divorce arises for both the entrepreneur and his/her spouse.
Are you going through a divorce or thinking about leaving? Have you already separated but continue to experience harassment and/or violence from your former partner or co-parent?
If you answered 'yes’, ‘maybe’ or even ‘I’m not sure' to any of the above, we invite you to join us February 24th with our friends at the incredible nonprofit MOMentum to share a meal with one another as we present on the occurrence of domestic violence and harassment in family law.
The legal definition of ‘digital grooming’ refers to the use of an electronic communication device to deliberately establish an emotional connection with a child to prepare them for sexual abuse. Abusers use manipulative behaviors to gain access to potential victims and their families to coerce them to agree to the abuse, which reduces their risk of getting caught.
Although there is no set playbook to grooming, the most common methods are:
Targeting the victim
Gaining the child and caregiver's trust
Filling a need
Isolating the child
Sexualizing the relationship
Maintaining control
Smart Gen Society is spearheaded an anti-digital grooming bill that was proposed in the 2023 Nebraska Legislative Session. This legislation aims to:
Define digital grooming under Nebraska law
Create statute criminalizing the use of digital grooming on minors under the age of consent and vulnerable adults
Expand on current laws outlining the procurement and sharing of CSAM
If you want to show support for this bill, there are a few things you can do.
Letters of Support: Smart Gen Society is collecting letters from our community to show local support on this issue. Email ADGB2022@gmail.com to receive a template or to submit completed letters of support.
Petition: Please sign the petition HERE
* Support and learn more about Smart Gen Society and the bills HERE
* Sign letters of support
* Call your senator
* Share your story
One of the most frequent questions we receive during the divorce process is “Which parent can claim the minor children for tax purposes?” Only one parent can claim the Earned Income Tax Credit for qualifying children each year, and if both parents attempt to claim the children in a given year, the IRS must determine which parent takes priority. The tax code provides that custodial parents generally have the right to claim the minor child, but there are exceptions to the rule.
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One of the most sensitive issues involved in creating your parenting plan is the introduction of new significant others to your children.
You and your co-parent will want to consider various factors related to this topic such as:
The process can be smooth and non-disruptive with open communication and a little planning.
At McGill Law, we keep your children’s best interests at the forefront always, we can help.
Call us today to set up a consultation with one of our experienced and compassionate attorneys.
“I am passionate about collaborative family law. The parties should put together their own parenting plans and property settlements which allows them to control their futures and destinies without court involvement. I enjoy guiding them and facilitating the collaborative divorce process to enable them to “untie the knot” and not sever it.”
The tragedy lies in staying in an unhappy (for any reason) marriage after working at it together, not the act of divorce.
