Although there are a number of different types of bankruptcy within the United States Bankruptcy Code, most personal bankruptcy cases in Wisconsin fall under one of two: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Before we start parsing out what each one is for specifically, let’s define exactly what bankruptcy is since the concept can…
You’ve just had a great time socializing with friends or family members over a few beers, but the party’s over and it’s time to get home. You know you’ve had some drinks over the past couple hours, but you feel alert enough to drive so you start making your way home when a police…
Wondering whether or not your marriage qualifies for annulment or if divorce is the route you need to take? Many people have a vague idea of annulment as meaning their marriage has been disqualified one way or another. For those who are new to the concept, it’s important to understand that a marriage can only…
Whether you’re here in Rock County or elsewhere in Wisconsin, being charged with your third OWI is classified as a misdemeanor rather than a felony. OWI laws here in Wisconsin can get slightly confusing when figuring out “how many” OWI’s you have. How do I know if my most recent OWI counts as…
As divorce rates reach record highs here in the United States, more families are dealing with child support than ever before. The numbers may surprise you: over 26% of all children in America live with one parent while the other lives somewhere else. In total, child support dues amount to about $34.1 billion dollars,…
When your divorce is finalized, you’re probably be breathing a much-needed sigh of relief. Divorces can be extremely stressful, draining experiences––both mentally and physically. There are 14 Things To Do After Getting a Divorce in Wisconsin. But before you kick off your shoes and get the rest you need, there are some important…
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…
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…
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…
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…