About 25% of the people going through a divorce in the United States are over the age of 50. A number of factors explain this phenomenon. Divorce no longer holds the same stigma as it did in the past. Viagra provides more opportunities to men who in the past may have remained in a less … Read more
Questions in a deposition may cover a broad range of topics including your education, work, income, and family. The attorney is allowed to ask anything that is reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence, even if the answer may ultimately be inadmissible at trial. If you are unsure whether or not to … Read more
Attorney Linda Vanden Heuvel has been selected as a woman of outstanding leadership by the International Women’s Leadership Association. Linda was selected based on her leadership contributions to the legal profession and to Washington County, Wisconsin. Linda recently authored Divorce in Wisconsin, The Legal Process, Your Rights and What to Expect. Her next community project is … Read more
Litigation of any kind may be expensive, and divorces are no exception. There are some things you can do to control costs, including the following: Visit one of our six Locations across Wisconsin to pick up a FREE copy of Divorce in Wisconsin If you have any questions about divorce, feel free to contact Attorney Linda S. Vanden Heuvel 1-800-805-1976.
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On April 7, 2016, the Wisconsin Supreme Court published a decision (S.A.M. v. Meister, 2016 WI 22) confirming that grandparents, great-grandparents, and stepparents of children with divorced parents may petition for visitation rights whether or not they maintain a “parent-like relationship” with their grandchildren, great-grandchildren or stepchildren. This decision is an important milestone in defining … Read more
The more you and your spouse are able to reach agreements in your divorce, the sooner you will be able to actually complete your divorce in Wisconsin. It takes a minimum of 120 days from the date of service of the divorce pleadings to the divorce date, assuming all issues are resolved, including custody and placement, … Read more
Under Wisconsin law, there are three types of child custody: joint legal custody, sole legal custody, and a combination of the two. There are three types of physical placement: primary physical placement shared physical placement, and split physical placement. LEGAL CUSTODY IN WISCONSIN If you are awarded legal custody, you have the right and responsibility … Read more
Income Tax Exemption is Generally Awarded to the Custodial Parent A parent can claim the dependency exemption for a child if the child lived with the parent for more than one-half of the tax year. IRC 152(c)(1)(B) As a result, unless there is an agreement or court order otherwise, the parent with primary placement is … Read more
What steps are taken during the divorce process in Wisconsin? If you are initiating the divorce, the divorce process in Wisconsin typically involves the steps listed below: Find a Reputable Divorce Attorney Provide Requested Information to your Attorney Your service options Temporary hearing if no agreement is reached. Review facts, strategy and develop a proposal for settlement. … Read more