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6 Locations Across Wisconsin
Domestic Partnership Registries in Wisconsin Upheld
On June 20, 2011, Dane County Circuit Court Judge Daniel R. Moeser ruled that Wis. Stat. Chapter 770, which legalized … Read more
How Does a Court Determine if a Spouse is Entitled to Maintenance?
A court will consider the following factors to determine if a spouse is entitled to maintenance: 1. The length of the … Read more
What is gross income for child support purposes?
The child support definition generally includes all gross income from every source. Instead of arguing whether something is gross income, … Read more
Healthcare Reform–Impact on the Elderly
On March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama signed into law healthcare reform. The legislation that President Obama signed addresses publicly … Read more
Is Your Pet “Property” or a “Member of the Family?”
Even though many people treat their animals as important members of their family, when it comes to divorce, Wisconsin pets … Read more
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
The Grandfamilies State Law and Policy Resource Center acts as a national legal resource supporting grandparents. The Grandfamilies State Law and Policy … Read more
Money Talks – United States Supreme Court Strikes Down Limits on Election Spending
On April 2, 2014, the United States Supreme Court struck down a cap on the total amount one individual can contribute to … Read more
Maintenance
Maintenance, which was previously referred to as spousal support or alimony, is a payment from one spouse directly to the … Read more
Wisconsin Enacted the Wisconsin Social Media Protection Act
On April 9, 2014, Wisconsin enacted the Wisconsin Social Media Protection Act. The Act protects employees by restricting employer’s access to … Read more
No to Same-Sex Marriage in Wisconsin; 19 States Allow Same-Sex Marriage
Yesterday the Wisconsin Supreme Court declined to hear a petition brought by a same-sex couple seeking to strike down the … Read more