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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,...
How Much Does it Cost to Obtain a Wisconsin Divorce?
It is impossible to predict the cost of an individual Wisconsin divorce case. Many factors impact the issue of cost, including the following:...
In a Wisconsin Divorce Use a Divorce Issues Checklist
I want to provide potential clients and friends with a Wisconsin Divorce Issues Checklist which provides insight into factors the court will...
Important Divorce Checklist
Whether you are going through a divorce or contemplating a divorce, this year-end checklist is for you. While divorce filings increase in the new...
Live-in Significant Other During Wisconsin Child Custody Case Requires Careful Consideration
If you have children and are involved in a divorce, as a Wisconsin child custody attorney, I strongly recommend that you consider very carefully...
Divorce and Custody and Placement Temporary Hearings
If you are involved in a divorce or legal separation or paternity case, it is very important to treat the initial or temporary hearing as a...
Child Support is Not Due in Split of Same Sex Parents
A recent ruling has set a surprising precedent. When two women who have raised a child together split, or otherwise end their relationship, the...
Make Sure Your Wisconsin Marital Settlement Agreement Fully Addresses Child Support
Child support is included in your Marital Settlement Agreement or Judgment of Paternity. Child support shall include payment amount and frequency,...
What happens if I die without a will?
Each state has different laws that determine how your financial assets and personal property will be...
