McGill Law, PC, LLO

08/27/2026

Meet Marsileen Alawdi, our new Intake and Legal Support Specialist in Lincoln.

Marsileen is often one of the first people someone speaks with when they reach out to our firm, and she brings both professional experience and a deeply personal connection to the work.

Born in northern Iraq and raised in Lincoln, Marsileen’s interest in the legal field was shaped in part by what happened to her own Yezidi community. In 2014, members of her family were among those forced to flee Iraq during the genocide carried out by ISIS. Seeing the injustice faced by her community, and the lack of accountability that followed for many of those responsible, inspired her to pursue work where she could help amplify underrepresented voices and support people who need to be heard.

Marsileen brings years of customer service experience along with previous experience at two law firms. She earned both a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences and a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Nebraska Lincoln.

We’re very glad to have Marsileen as part of our Lincoln team and as one of the people helping welcome and support those who reach out to us.

Learn more about Marsileen and what brought her to this work: https://mcgilllawyers.com/marsileen-alawdi

08/26/2026

The marriage ends. The family doesn’t.

Children learn about relationships by watching the adults around them.

They learn what love looks like. How people communicate. How they disagree. How they apologize. How they set boundaries.

They’re also watching what happens when a relationship ends.

For generations, divorce has often been framed as a battle. There are sides. Someone wins. Someone loses. You lawyer up and prepare for a fight.

Sometimes there are things worth fighting for. Sometimes court is necessary.

But conflict doesn’t have to define a divorce.

When parents are able to end a marriage without making each other enemies, they have an opportunity to show their children something different.

That relationships can end and still be treated with respect. That setting boundaries can be healthy. That leaving a marriage that no longer works is not a failure. That people can disagree without trying to destroy each other.

And that a family can change without ceasing to be a family.

None of this means divorce is easy. It doesn’t mean staying quiet, giving in or avoiding difficult conversations for the sake of getting along.

It means thinking beyond the divorce itself and about the family that will still exist when the legal part is over.

Children grow up. They have relationships of their own. They fall in love, disagree, set boundaries and sometimes decide that a relationship needs to end.

How they watched the adults in their lives handle those things becomes part of what they carry into their own relationships.

We can’t make divorce painless.

But maybe we can change some of what the next generation carries forward from it.

If you’re considering divorce, learn more about the divorce process and the options available to your family: https://mcgilllawyers.com/divorce-lawyers-omaha-lincoln

Divorce lawyers serving clients across Nebraska and Iowa, with offices in Omaha and Lincoln. Explore mediation, collaborative divorce, and litigation to find the approach that fits your situation.

08/25/2026

Dolly Parton spent her life showing women that they could define themselves for themselves.

She built a career in industries where women were often expected to give up ownership, control or credit. She understood the value of her work and insisted on having a say in what happened to it.

She was feminine without being fragile. Ambitious without apologizing for it. Generous without making herself smaller.

As a women founded and women led family law firm, that part of her legacy feels especially meaningful to us.

So much of the work we do is about helping women have agency in their own lives. The ability to make decisions about their families, their finances, their relationships and the life they want to build.

Dolly’s legacy reaches far beyond music. She gave generations of women an example of what it looks like to know who you are, know what you’re worth and refuse to let anyone else define you.

Today, we’re remembering a woman who lived exactly as she encouraged others to live.

On purpose.

08/25/2026

Dundee Day is one of our favorite days of the year, and we were thrilled to be back again on Saturday.

We spent the day seeing familiar faces, meeting new people, talking with families and having a lot of fun along the way. was back too and, as always, ready for photos.

Dundee Day is always a fun one for our team. We had a great Saturday and loved getting to be part of it again this year.

Thank you to Historic Dundee for putting together another great day and to everyone who came out and made it such a good one. We’re already looking forward to next year.

If you met us at Dundee Day and want to learn more about our team and the work we do, visit www.McGillLawyers.com

08/24/2026

Do you really need a shark?

For women facing divorce, wanting a “shark” for an attorney can make a lot of sense.

And we understand the instinct.

Divorce can leave you feeling like the ground underneath you has shifted. You may be worried about money, your children, your home or what your life is going to look like next. You may be angry. You may feel betrayed. You may have spent years feeling like your voice wasn’t being heard.

Of course you want someone in your corner who isn’t going to back down.

But strong representation and aggressive representation aren’t necessarily the same thing.

A strong family law attorney knows when to push, when to stand firm and when something is worth fighting for.

This isn’t about telling women to be nicer, quieter or more accommodating in divorce. It isn’t about giving up something you’re entitled to just to keep the peace.

It’s about questioning the idea that the person who creates the biggest fight must be the strongest advocate.

Strength also means knowing when a fight is actually helping and when it’s just creating more conflict, more expense and more stress.

Especially when you share children with the person on the other side.

You deserve an attorney who will protect your interests and take you seriously. But you don’t necessarily need someone who approaches every disagreement like a battle that has to be won.

So, do you need a shark?

Maybe what you really need is an attorney who knows when to show their teeth.

Considering divorce? You deserve to understand your options before deciding what kind of fight you need, or whether you need one at all.

Talk with one of our family law attorneys about what the right approach could look like for you: 402-548-5418.

08/21/2026

Recent cases of domestic violence locally, across our region, and nationally have brought increased attention to the risks people can face when abuse escalates, particularly around separation.

For someone considering a protection order, an important question is: What can it actually do to help keep me safe?

Protection orders can create enforceable legal boundaries, including prohibiting contact and, depending on the circumstances, addressing temporary custody, a shared home, pets, and access to fi****ms. But a protection order alone cannot guarantee someone’s safety.

Our latest blog looks at what protection orders can and cannot do, why separation can be a particularly dangerous time, and how a protection order can be considered as one part of a broader safety plan.

It also discusses abuse beyond physical violence, including threats, intimidation, stalking, harassment, and coercive control.

If you have questions about protection orders or your legal options, our family law attorneys are available to talk with you about your circumstances and what options may be available.

Read the full article: https://mcgilllawyers.com/mcgill-law-blog/nebraska-protection-orders-safety-plan

08/17/2026

Dundee Day is on Saturday!

We love being a part of Dundee Day every year because it gives us a chance to step outside the office and spend time with the people who live, work, raise families, and build lives in the community we serve.

We’ll have attorneys and team members there throughout the day with information and resources, along with trivia, a raffle, activities for kids, candy to share, and of course RBG in Dundee available for selfies!

Come spend a little time with us while you’re enjoying Historic Dundee! We’d love to meet you, see some familiar faces, and introduce you to more of the people behind McGill Law, PC, LLO.

Bring the kids. Bring the dog. Meet McGill Law.

Saturday, August 22 | Dundee Day

08/11/2026

The kids will soon be back in school. Now it’s time to focus on you.

If divorce has been on your mind, Second Saturday Divorce Workshops Lincoln is a place to start gathering the information you need to understand your options and think about what comes next.

Join us Saturday, September 12, from 9 AM to 12 PM in Lincoln for a morning focused on the legal, financial, and emotional sides of divorce.

You’ll hear from McGill Law, PC, LLO family law attorney Ashley Palma, financial advisor Leisa Olson, and divorce and relationship coach Tammy Oswald, with practical information and the opportunity to ask questions in a supportive setting.

Saturday, September 12
9 AM to 12 PM
4700 Valley Road, Lincoln, Nebraska

Take a morning for yourself. Learn what you need to know. Start figuring out what comes next.

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Legal and financial information alongside guidance on the emotional realities of divorce, with space to reflect and ask questions.

08/10/2026

A child’s wedding can bring emotions divorced parents may not expect.

Joy and pride can exist alongside memories of the family you once imagined. Add stepparents, new partners, family photos, seating arrangements and years of shared history, and even a beautiful day can feel complicated.

Our latest blog looks at what it means to watch your child get married after divorce, and why keeping the couple at the center of the day can matter long after the wedding is over.

Read When Your Child Gets Married After Divorce: https://mcgilllawyers.com/mcgill-law-blog/when-your-child-gets-married-after-divorce

A child’s wedding can bring unexpected emotions after divorce. Learn how divorced parents can handle family dynamics while keeping the focus on their child.

08/07/2026

There are still seats at the table available for tomorrow morning. We would be honored to have you join us!

Legal and financial information alongside guidance on the emotional realities of divorce, with space to reflect and ask questions.