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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...
WI Courts Can’t Restrict Divorcing Parent’s Relocation Under 150 Miles
A significant Wisconsin Court of Appeals case, Cordova v. Cordova, Appeal Nos. 2012AP2018 and 2012AP2802, published November 5, 2013, determined...
Mental Health Coverage Required
Final rules have been issued requiring insurers to provide mental health and substance abuse treatment in the same way medical and surgical benefits...
Wisconsin Divorcing Spouses Gain Access to Credit!
Many spouses getting divorced suddenly become aware that they do not have a viable credit history. This status especially impacts stay-at-home...
My Spouse Refuses to Pay Child Support–Now What?
Let’s assume your ex-spouse or ex-partner is ordered to pay child support and he/she refuses to do so. What are your next steps? You may take...
Wisconsin Statute That Puts Rights of Unborn Children Over Pregnant Women Challenged
I have been representing a pregnant woman who has filed a Federal lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s fetal protection law, Wisconsin Statutes, Section...
I am getting a divorce. Should I keep or sell my home?
You are getting a divorce. It is a major decision whether or not to sell or stay in your marital residence. It is necessary to battle...
What Questions to ask during a consultation?
This is your first opportunity to get to know your potential divorce attorney. Come prepared to the meeting wtih a written list of your assets,...
