McGill Law Blog
The ultimate goal of DARVO is to manipulate the situation in such a way that the accuser feels confused, discredited, and unable to hold the abuser accountable. It can be challenging for victims to confront this tactic, as it can leave them feeling isolated and doubting their own perceptions of reality.
At McGill Law, we believe everyone deserves an opportunity to access the court system without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, or economic status, which is why McGill Law has partnered with the Volunteer Lawyer Project (“VLP”) in order to provide legal services to those who could not otherwise afford legal assistance in seeking a dissolution.
At McGill Law, we have a fair number of clients who need our assistance to obtain a divorce, however they don’t qualify under Nebraska law. More often than not, this is because they don’t satisfy the jurisdiction requirement (i.e., they haven’t lived in Nebraska for one year.) Sometimes, however, they want to be separated and not divorced for religious reasons or they want to separate on a trial basis. Other times there are financial reasons for not divorcing such as remaining married to qualify for health insurance coverage or for inheritance purposes. For any one of these reasons or simply because someone is not ready to be divorced, a legal separation is a viable alternative.
The beginning of a new school year can bring many changes to families who share custody of their children. For example, some families have different parenting time schedules during the summer than the school year, and the transition back can cause confusion, miscommunication, or just a desire to keep things the same. This can lead to one party no longer following the court’s orders.
Divorce occurs at all ages. There is a national rise, however, in “grey divorces.” A grey divorce is what is often referred to as a divorce between older adults later in life & typically from long lasting marriages. The age group is commonly referred as the “baby boomer generation.” Among other reasons, this age group is seeing a rise in divorces because there is no longer a stigma associated with divorce (as baby boomers’ parents espoused) and often these partners simply grew apart after raising their children – i.e., “empty nest syndrome.” Whatever the reason, there are special considerations for those who are in this age group and contemplating divorce.
McGill Law is delighted to announce that attorney Theresa Loughran has been named partner. Theresa is the first person to be added as a partner since Jodie McGill started McGill Law in 2011 as a solo practitioner. Theresa joined McGill Law in 2020 after closing down her own solo practice. This promotion recognizes Theresa's outstanding contributions and dedication to McGill Law's growth and reputation of excellence.
Innovation is rapidly transforming traditional models to cater to evolving client demands in the legal industry. At McGill Law, we are committed to consistently improving our offerings to provide our clients and prospective clients what they truly want and need. McGill Law’s newest revolutionary concept is the introduction of legal unbundled services—a tiered approach that allows clients to select their desired level of services, rather than defaulting. This article delves into the concept of legal unbundling, highlighting its benefits for our current and future clients.
A summer divorce may offer individuals and families more freedom and flexibility to plan ahead during a season that is more relaxed and stress free with less holiday, work, social and school obligations, allowing families more time to focus on their emotional well-being and healing during the divorce process.
In Nebraska, unmarried same sex couples are not afforded the same legal remedies for establishing parentage as opposite sex couples. This is inherently discriminatory for more than one reason, namely this poses sexual orientation & gender-based discrimination. It is past time to move to gender-neutral protection for all parents so that children can have the love and support that they deserve from both parents and all parents can have legally protected relationships with their children.
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Divorce is a complicated process, often marked by emotional turmoil, financial strain, and legal complications. When abuse is present in a marriage, the divorce process can become even more challenging, both for the participants and the professionals assisting them. The abused spouse may be grappling with trauma, fear, and the need to protect themselves and their children. In this article, we will explore how abuse affects divorce and what steps can be taken to ensure the safety and well-being of all parties involved.
Our society often fails to recognize domestic violence and domestic abuse, whether due to a lack of concern or a lack of knowledge. Unfortunately, that failure has infiltrated family law systems and processes, and victims of abuse often struggle to prove the abuse exists when there is little tangible evidence. Financial abuse is one form of abuse that can be difficult to recognize, and difficult to prove. The abuser’s actions may be subtle, yet the control, manipulation, and abuse are ever-present.
Nebraska law allows a grandparent to seek court ordered visitation with their minor grandchild under various circumstances. This includes if the child’s parent or parents are deceased, the child’s parents have been or are going through a divorce, or if the child’s parents have legally established paternity, but have never been married.
We frequently have past clients return to us because they and their former spouse or co-parent are unable to agree upon which school their child(ren) should attend. Sometimes, we are able to discuss a child’s choice of school during the divorce process. However, many times the issue of where the children should attend school is not an issue that arises until years after the divorce.
Please join us for presentations on COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE, AN ETHICAL APPROACH, a free C.E. event for mental health specialists.
