As a seasoned divorce attorney in Nebraska, I've witnessed firsthand the intricate process of asset tracing in divorce cases. It can be a complicated process that should be navigated by an experienced attorney.

Divorce is never a simple affair. Emotions run high, assets are divided, and lives are transformed. But when high-net-worth individuals decide to part ways, the stakes are raised to a whole new level.

 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.

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.

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.

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. 

There currently are five bills that have been introduced to the Nebraska Legislature that deal with family law issues. Here is a summary of those bills, our thoughts on the proposed bills, and how they could affect our clients, if at all.  

While our use of the collaborative practice in Nebraska and Iowa focuses on family law matters, the coastal states are using the collaborative practice to help people find a resolution to all types of matters including business, probate, and employment.

Gaslighting has become an increasingly popular topic for families facing divorce. Gaslighting is a covert form of emotional abuse that can lead to psychological manipulation. The abuser uses gaslighting in an attempt to sow self-doubt, confusion, and manipulation over the abused.

Divorced. Now what?

Child support is a foreign concept to many. Our clients often have questions about when it starts, when it stops and how/if it can ever be changed. We offer the following to address some of the most frequently asked questions about child support in Nebraska.

The collaborative process allows families to maintain control over their divorce.

When we use the collaborative process, the parties make all of the decisions and agreements with the guidance of their professional teams. This prevents a court from having any say.

If creating an agreement that takes your unique family and needs into consideration is important, the collaborative process is likely a good fit for you and your family. Reach out to your team at McGill Law to learn more about this better approach to divorce.

As you’ve learned by now, we love collaborative law. We believe that the collaborative option is not just the better option, but the only option that most families should consider when contemplating going through a divorce or legal separation. We offer both collaborative mediation and collaborative divorce. While the process for those two options differ, the tenants of all collaborative processes are the same. These 4 tenants are the foundation that allows for collaborative cases to be successful and encourages families to move forward with more understanding and compassion.

We have a whole new reason to celebrate! McGill Mediation is officially open and accepting cases! McGill Mediation’s home office in located in Bellevue, Nebraska near the Sarpy County Courthouse. We are so excited to be able to offer mediation services to even more Sarpy County families. We saw a need for more mediators to be located in Sarpy County and decided to make it happen.

This year, our theme was “celebrate." I admittedly am not good at celebrating successes. I am one of those people who are always looking at what achievement/accolade/goal we can reach next. Because of this, we themed 2021 the year to take time to celebrate our victories, reach our goals, and everything in between.

We’ve got a whole new reason to celebrate! McGill Law has decided to expand into Sarpy County! Starting October 1st, McGill Law will also offer an office in Bellevue, Nebraska near the Sarpy County Courthouse.

Did you realize that mediation and collaborative law can be used as processes to help parties achieve a peaceful resolution in a variety of matters beyond family law? Both mediation and collaborative law have been proven effective process options for any matter where there is the possibility that the parties will have a relationship after the conclusion of the legal matter.

In Conversation: Jo O’Sullivan, Solicitor and Accredited Family Mediator of O’Sullivan Family Law Ltd of England & Jodie McGill, Attorney and Founder of McGill Law, Omaha & Lincoln, Nebraska

For many families, their home is their primary asset. Because of that, figuring out what to do with the house and the house equity can be a challenge for some divorcing couples.