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If you plan to move your minor child(ren) from the state of Nebraska after there has been a custody order entered or during a child custody proceeding, you cannot just get up and go. Instead, the court that entered or will enter the custody order must give you explicit permission to move with the child. The court will turn to the pivotal Nebraska Supreme Court case Farnsworth v. Farnsworth for guidance as to whether it will grant or deny the request.
Did you know the Nebraska Parenting Act requires all parents involved in a divorce or custody proceeding to participate in a parenting class? It is a pivotal element aimed at fostering healthy co-parenting relationships and ensuring the well-being of children caught in the midst of parental discord.
The Nebraska State Legislature is currently in session, and there are a number of bills related to family law. Find below an overview of the bills that passed last session, the bills that will carry over and the new bills that have been introduced.
At McGill Law, we specialize in several out of court legal processes, especially in Collaborative Divorce.
Navigating divorce is challenging and emotionally draining for any family. However, the impact that it can have on adult children can be unique. As adult children navigate their own lives, careers, and relationships the news of their parents’ divorce can still have a profound effect.
In Nebraska, minors between the ages of 16 and 19 can request a judgment of emancipation, effectively allowing them to have more control over their lives and make decisions typically reserved for adults. Emancipation is the legal process in which a minor is granted autonomy and independence from their parents or legal guardians. Despite their age, emancipated minors are treated as adults for various purposes under the law.
Annually on November 19th, we celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day, a day dedicated to recognizing and empowering women who have taken the bold step of venturing into the world of business. As a woman entrepreneur, and the founder of McGill Law, this day holds a special place in my heart. A large part of my passion is based in helping other women succeed. Women’s Entrepreneurship Day is a day to celebrate the resilience, creativity, and determination of women who have shattered glass ceilings and transformed their dreams into reality.
Domestic violence (or intimate partner violence) is a pervasive issue affecting countless families across the United States, including here in Nebraska. While the immediate consequences of domestic violence on adult victims are well-documented, it's essential to shed light on the often-overlooked victims: the children.
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.
