In Wisconsin, alimony is officially referred to as spousal maintenance, but the concept is the same: payments made from one spouse to the other in order to lessen the financial hardship that can follow divorce. Mutual agreement or court decision? Many people assume alimony is always ordered by a court, however, this isn’t…
With experience serving both landlords and tenants in Wisconsin and Illinois, we know the tenant/landlord relationship can be a complicated one, especially when one party has a complaint with the other. Considering the numerous and complicated rules and caveats associated with Landlord and Tenant Law in both states, it is imperative you consult…
Should I be filing for bankruptcy? The Fitzgerald Law Firm is a Wisconsin law firm specializing in filing for bankruptcy in Wisconsin and Illinois. We understand filing for bankruptcy can be an intimidating process. Clients come to us wondering whether or not bankruptcy is the right decision. There is no blanket answer to the question,…
Based in Beloit, The Fitzgerald Law Firm represents clients from both Illinois and Wisconsin. As a result, we offer twice the knowledge when providing criminal defense against charges such as First Degree Intentional Homicide–considered a Class A Felony in Wisconsin. We understand what a frightening and stressful experience it is to have criminal charges brought…
Divorces aren’t always the result of a gradual sense of disconnection shared by both people in the marriage. Many times, separations are very abrupt––triggered by dramatic events, or harmful revelations that finally come to light. Regardless of your situation, it’s extremely important to resist letting your emotions get in the way of rational thinking…