by Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. | Feb 10, 2015 | Family Law
Even though many people treat their animals as important members of their family, when it comes to divorce, Wisconsin pets are generally considered property and are not treated as “children.” The Court does not award “placement.” But this analysis is...
by Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. | Feb 7, 2015 | Family Law
On March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama signed into law healthcare reform. The legislation that President Obama signed addresses publicly funded national long-term care insurance, the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act...
by Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. | Feb 6, 2015 | Divorce, Family Law
The child support definition generally includes all gross income from every source. Instead of arguing whether something is gross income, argue whether or not including the income is fair or unfair. The payor has the burden to argue when the percentage is unfair. In...
by Linda Vanden Heuvel | Feb 6, 2015 | Family Law
A court will consider the following factors to determine if a spouse is entitled to maintenance: 1. The length of the marriage. 2. The age, physical and emotional health of the parties. 3. The division of property made under s. 767.61 Wis. Stats....
by Linda Vanden Heuvel | Feb 6, 2015 | Family Law
On June 20, 2011, Dane County Circuit Court Judge Daniel R. Moeser ruled that Wis. Stat. Chapter 770, which legalized registries for same-sex couples, does not grant legal status to domestic partners that are identical or substantially similar to marriage. The Court...
by Linda Vanden Heuvel | Feb 6, 2015 | Family Law
In order to ascertain maintenance, one of the criteria the court looks at is the Standard of Living of the parties while married. These criteria include, but are not limited to, the following: Appraisal of residence Vacation homes Regularity of dining out Incomes Pets...
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