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School Choice, Who Makes It?
In most cases, the custodial parent remains in charge of making school-related decisions. But what if both parents want to make those decisions? And...
Things to Do After a Slip, Trip, and Fall Accident
As our bodies age, we become more susceptible to falls. A minor misstep can cause a serious injury, especially if we land awkwardly or on a hard...
Can You File for Divorce in Another State?
No one ever plans to get a divorce, but sometimes it's the best option for both people involved. If you and your spouse decide that a divorce is the...
Who Gets the Dog in a Divorce?
Figuring out who gets what in a divorce is one of the most stressful things about it. Even with children and property where there are already...
How to Defend Yourself Against a Contested Divorce in Court
"Until death do us part." When you made this vow, you were happy and content. You were pleased and ready to start a life with your better half. A...
Can the same law firm represent both parties in a divorce?
Going through a divorce can be mentally and physically overwhelming. You not only have to worry about losing someone that you loved, but you also...
Can You File Personal Injury Claim Without a Lawyer?
There is no legal requirement that says you need to use a personal injury lawyer. Despite that, if you've been injured as the result of another...
What is a Divorce Lawyer Retainer
Divorce is one of life's most challenging events. In addition to the emotional and pragmatic challenges, divorce is made all the more...
What Should I Bring to Divorce Lawyer?
No one gets into a marriage expecting that it will end in divorce. However, when divorce is imminent, and your decision to divorce is firm, you...
When should I hire a custody lawyer?
If you are considering a custody lawyer, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to start. This decision is a big one, and you want to make...
Should I Get a Lawyer Before Filing for Divorce?
The divorce filing process is one of the most emotional and complex processes in family law. It is not just about leaving the person you married,...
How To Divide Large Assets in A Divorce
Beyond dealing with the mental and emotional turmoil, divorce comes with the complexities of shared property and the need for amicable division of...
How To Divorce Without a Lawyer
In 2019, there were six divorced women per 1000 married people in Wisconsin. While no one gets married with the hind thought of an eventual divorce,...
How To Find a Good Family Lawyer
The state of Wisconsin currently has, on average, 3,900 law firms. Family lawyers are among the most in-demand legal professionals considering the...
What to know before hiring a personal injury lawyer.
Every year, millions of people suffer from a personal injury due to accidents or other situations that are not their fault. Their injuries result in...
What to Ask a Divorce Lawyer
Going through a divorce is not anyone's wish. And when inevitable circumstances force you into parting ways with your partner, it's usually not one...
When Is It Too Late to Get a Lawyer for A Car Accident?
Did you know that only 3% of all accident-related cases go to trial? In 97% of the other cases, car accident lawyers, insurance companies, and...
Understanding Wisconsin Child Placement Laws
There are three types of child custody in Wisconsin, sole legal custody, joint legal custody and the other is a combination of both of them. Also,...
Completing a divorce in Wisconsin
Divorce can be a very difficult period for any family to go through. It can also come with changes that you may not be prepared for. When...
How Vanden Heuvel & Dineen S.C. Serves Wisconsin
Life has a way of throwing curveballs our way, which can overwhelm you and your family. These events sometimes put you in a place where you don’t...
What to do if you are Being Harassed
The court of law gives restraining orders to people to stop committing certain behavior. There are restraining orders that are given out temporarily...
How Much Does A Divorce Cost
Divorce is generally a source of a lot of stress. The cost of divorce is frequently at the top of people's minds, especially when their children are...
Child Custody Laws Wisconsin
If you are involved in a divorce, legal separation or paternity action, the most important part of the action is custody and placement of your...
Adult Adoption in Wisconsin
Pursuant to Chapter 882 Wis. Stats. an adult may be adopted by any other adult who is a resident of Wisconsin. The consent of the adult to be...
What are the different types of physical placement?
In most cases, each parent is awarded periods of physical placement of the children. The actual placement arrangement may take one of three basic...
Everything You Need to Know About Blood Alcohol Concentration (“BAC”)
What is BAC? A person’s blood alcohol concentration is commonly referred to as the acronym “BAC”. Blood alcohol concentration is defined as the...
Accident Victim Do’s and Don’ts After Leaving the Scene
If you have been injured in an accident in Wisconsin, there are a number of rules that you should follow in order to obtain the best possible...
What is a parenting plan?
What is a parenting plan? A parenting plan is a written document detailing what placement schedule each parent believes is in the best interest of...
My spouse says I have to move out now. Who decides who gets to live in the house while the divorce is pending?
My spouse says I have to move out now. Who decides who gets to live in the house while the divorce is pending? If you and your spouse cannot reach...
My spouse has told me she will never “give” me a divorce. Does that stop me from obtaining a divorce in Wisconsin?
No. Wisconsin does not require that your spouse agrees to a divorce. The judge, not your spouse, grants your divorce. Under Wisconsin law, to obtain...