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Expungement of Court Records/CCAP
Request is being made by the Wisconsin Bar Association to provide judges with broader powers to expunge court records because the records are too...
Social Security Benefits for a Divorced Spouse
Social Security benefits may be paid to the spouse of a contributor in a divorce, after at least a ten-year marriage. Benefits are based on the...
What is the Family Medical Leave Act?
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) offers employees up to 12 weeks of excused absence from their jobs each year. Employees may qualify for the FMLA...
What is a Reverse Mortgage?
1. The homeowner borrows against the equity in his/her principal residence. 2. Payment to the homeowner is received in either a lump sum on a...
What is income for child support purposes?
Gross income means all of the following: 1. Salary and wages 2. Interest and investment income 3. Social...
What are the legal rights and benefits offered by marriage?
1. File joint income taxes. 2. Create a family partnership under federal tax laws. 3. Create a marital life...
What is the Family Medical Leave Act?
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) offers employees up to 12 weeks of excused absence from their jobs each year. Employees may qualify for the FMLA...
What is a Living Will?
A living will is a written document which informs your physician about your wishes regarding the life-sustaining measures that you wish to take...
Dog Bite – Are You Harboring A Dog?
In Pawlowski v. Amer. Family Mut. Ins. Co., the Wisconsin Supreme Court further clarified the meaning of “harboring” as defined in Wis. Stat. Sec....
Tougher Drunk Driving Laws
On Tuesday, December 22, 2009, Governor Jim Doyle signed a law making Wisconsin’s drunk driving laws tougher. The costs associated with the...
What information do I need to evaluate a business in a divorce?
While the following list is not comprehensive, it is a great starting point of information: Financial Statements and Supporting Documents Financial...
Earning Capacity and the Economy
The economy has made a determination of earning capacity a much more difficult analysis. People both in and out of the job market are being forced...
Factors Determinative of Standard of Living
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...
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 marriage. 2. The...
How can two unmarried buyers allocate the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009?
How can two unmarried buyers allocate the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 if one qualifies for the $8,000 first time home...
Are there grandparents’ rights in Wisconsin?
My grandchildren’s parents are divorcing. Do I have a right to see my grandchildren? You may petition the county where your children live to...
Wisconsin Sex Education Bill Signed
Governor Jim Doyle signed a bill on February 24, 2010, regarding sex education classes in Wisconsin. Public schools in Wisconsin will be compelled...
Wisconsin BadgerCare
BadgerCare is a Medicaid program that provides health care coverage for uninsured, low income working families with children. The following persons...
If Your Spouse is Hiding Divorce Assets, Your Options Are Limited by Law
If you believe your spouse is hiding divorce assets, you have a number of options in order to find those assets, but your search will be limited by...
Judgment of Legal Separation vs. Judgment of Divorce
Some parties choose to avoid divorce and opt instead for legal separation. Based on my experience as an attorney, most parties who decide to proceed...
Maximize Income in Divorce Through the Use of Family Support
Characterizing maintenance and child support jointly as family support allows the total payment to be tax-deductible by the payor and taxable to the...
Earning Capacity and the Economy
The economy has made determination of earning capacity a much more difficult analysis. People both in and out of the job market are being forced to...
Reducing Health Insurance Costs Versus Discrimination Based on Genetics
Efforts by employers to reduce health care costs by requiring employees to enter into wellness programs are in opposition to a federal law designed...
In Wisconsin, how can I get my name on my baby’s birth certificate?
If you were married to the mother of the child when the child was born your name will automatically appear on the baby’s birth certificate. If you...
Attorney Linda Vanden Heuvel Selected as One of WI’s Top Family Lawyers
On December 5, 2013, Attorney Linda S. Vanden Heuvel was selected as one of the top family lawyers in the State of Wisconsin for 2014, and became a...
Military Divorce – Where You File for Divorce is Important
If you or a loved one is in the military, it’s important to consider a lot of factors before filing for a military divorce. You probably have...
Definition of Income Used to Calculate Wisconsin Child Support
Many clients as well as their friends and family are surprised at how “gross income” is defined for calculation of child support purposes. DCF...
Ten Ways to Help Kids Through Divorce
Divorce is a difficult time for parents, but also for children. Parents should make every effort to prepare children for divorce. There...
Defend Against Parental Alienation Allegations Warns Custody Attorney
It’s very difficult to protect yourself against parental alienation allegations if there is a serious and substantial breakdown of the relationship...
Health Insurance–Remember the Good Old Days
Even if you are not currently impacted by the Affordable Care Act, and even if you have health insurance provided by your employer, the medical...
