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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...
What is my first step if I decide to retain an attorney to start my divorce?
What is my first step if I decide to retain an attorney to start my divorce? If you decide to retain an attorney, locate a law firm that regularly...
Is a Divorce Attorney Required for Representation in Wisconsin?
Am I required to be represented by an attorney in order to obtain a divorce in Wisconsin? No. You are not required to retain an attorney to obtain a...
What is the Wisconsin Divorce Process?
What steps are taken during the divorce process in Wisconsin? If you are initiating the divorce, the divorce process in Wisconsin typically involves...
Car Accident Injury: 12 Steps to Take Immediately
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, it is important to know the immediate steps to take to protect your legal rights and to assure...
Income Tax Exemptions – Who is awarded?
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...
Physical Placement and Legal Custody in Wisconsin
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...
Start to Finish: Completion of Divorce in Wisconsin
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...
Grandparent Visitation Expanded in Wisconsin
On April 7, 2016, the Wisconsin Supreme Court published a decision (S.A.M. v. Meister, 2016 WI 22) confirming that grandparents, great-grandparents,...
What factors determine how much your divorce will cost?
Although it is difficult to predict the total amount of your divorce attorney fees, the following are some of the factors that impact the total...
The National Council on Aging Identifies Free Benefits for 55 and Over Adults
The National Council on Aging provides a website, www.benefitscheckup.org, that identifies more than 2,000 government and private benefits programs...
10 Ways to Reduce Divorce Attorney Fees
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:...
What steps should I take after my divorce is final?
The following is a checklist of items that should be completed after the divorce is final. This checklist is by no means a complete list but...
International Women’s Leadership Association
Attorney Linda Vanden Heuvel has been selected as a woman of outstanding leadership by the International Women’s Leadership Association. Linda was...
Are there any rules to follow during my divorce deposition?
Questions in a deposition may cover a broad range of topics including your education, work, income, and family. The attorney is allowed to ask...
If You Are 50 or Older and Considering Divorce, Read This First!
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...
Linda Vanden Heuvel Receives Highest Possible Rating in Legal Ability/Ethical Standards
On April 29, 2015, Attorney Linda Vanden Heuvel received Martindale-Hubbell Judicial Recognition – the highest possible rating in both legal ability...
5 REASONS TO CHOOSE LEGAL SEPARATION RATHER THAN DIVORCE
The decision to file for divorce is a difficult one. An alternative to divorce is legal separation, which sometimes provides an easier transition...
What Impact Does My Use of Social Media and Other Technological Devices Have on Custody and Placement and Other Aspects of My Divorce?
Whatever you place on social media is generally fair game for your spouse and his or her attorneys to include in any trial evidence. While your...
Post-Divorce Checklist
Some people mistakenly believe that once the Judgment of Divorce is entered there are no further steps to take post-divorce. That is not true. After...
Child Support Offset for Social Security Disability Payments
If a parent is receiving social security retirement or disability payments, the children should also receive social security benefits directly. ...
