Wisconsin is just one of a handful of states that use community property laws to determine how assets are divided during divorce. Here are 3 Ways Wisconsin community property laws impact divorce. Community property systems are designed to distribute the marriage estate equally between both spouses so that each person leaves the marriage with…
Divorces that take place in the courtroom can be time consuming, expensive, emotionally draining and above all, unpredictable. Leaving the outcome of your separation up to a judge or jury can leave a lot at stake depending on your family’s specific situation. To avoid a potentially confrontational courtroom experience, many couples choose to use mediation…
Considering mediation to settle the disputes keeping your divorce from moving forward? It’s extremely important to spend as much time as is necessary to prepare for mediation to have the best chance of coming to a mutual agreement. Specifically, gathering and organizing the documents you’ll need to present during the session and preparing yourself emotionally…
In Wisconsin, those facing felony charges are allowed by law to a pre-trial proceeding called a preliminary hearing. It’s also sometimes referred to as a preliminary examination or simply a “prelim.” These prelims occur early in felony cases. In Wisconsin, defendants in custody have the right to have a hearing within ten days of his…
Under Wisconsin law, child support is ordinarily ordered to be paid until the child is: 1. legally emancipated (becomes self-supporting} 2. reaches the age of eighteen, or 3. graduates from high school whichever occurs later, but in no event after the child reaches the age of nineteen if the child is pursuing an…
The paperwork necessary to file for divorce in Wisconsin can seem overwhelming. Divorces roll out in steps, however, and the paperwork necessary for each step is much more manageable than many people assume. To help you make sure you have all the materials you need to start the process, we’ve put together this…
DUI, or driving under the influence, is a commonly used and understood term. Similar to it but not quite as well-known is OWI, or operating a vehicle while intoxicated. OWI is essential driving under the influence, but it extends to all vehicles and not just automobiles. Both DUI and OWI are serious offenses with serious…
Collaborative divorce is one of the newest methods of alternative dispute resolution, which has grown in popularity among couples over the past few years. What makes it so popular? In short, collaborative divorces are designed to avoid litigation and the aggressive confrontational tactics used in traditional divorces. Rather than butt heads with…
Financial disagreements happen all the time but are some of the hardest to work out. When an agreement can’t be reached through negotiation alone, small claims court is available to settle these money disputes if the sums involved fall within a certain range. What is small claims court? Small claims court resolves…
Thinking about applying for a trademark in Wisconsin but aren’t sure if hiring a trademark lawyer is actually worth it? If it’s your first time dealing with trademarks or intellectual property in general, at the very least you should consult with an experienced Wisconsin trademark attorney to have the process explained from a legal…