A helpful guide for parents and young adults navigating the legal transition into adulthood in the state of Wisconsin.Eighteen is often viewed as a milestone year filled with graduation parties, first jobs, military enlistments, trade school plans, college move-in days,
What Wisconsin parents should know about the 14 mandatory elements of a parenting plan.
For many parents, entering a family law matter raises questions about how this major life transition may impact their child or children. Where will our child
Winning the text argument won’t win your custody case. Learn how to navigate high-conflict co-parenting and custody and placement matters in Wisconsin.
It all started with a simple text.
Can I pick the kids up early tonight? We’re going on
Understand the key differences between divorce and legal separation in Wisconsin, including filing requirements, legal rights, and what each option means for your future.
There are many reasons an individual may be interested in a legal separation over a divorce,
Learn who qualifies, how much you may receive, and how spousal Social Security benefits can impact retirement and maintenance after divorce.Social Security benefits are a crucial source of retirement income for many individuals. However, one valuable benefit is often overlooked
Learn who must report income changes, what counts as gross income, and how Wisconsin’s updated law could affect your support obligations.
Each year, Wisconsin law requires parties with a court order for child support or maintenance to exchange financial information,
Can a Witness Write a Letter Instead of Testifying in Family Court? The short answer: probably not.
Family law matters include and are not limited to divorces, child custody, child support, paternity, guardianship, termination of parental
Many grandparents play an important role in their grandchildren’ s lives. However, Wisconsin law does not automatically grant grandparents visitation rights to spend time with their grandchildren. In most cases, courts presume that fit parents are able to determine who
Put yourself in the shoes of a Wisconsin family court judge. Your first case of the day is a custody dispute where one parent is appearing pro se—representing themselves without a lawyer. You see self-represented parents nearly every day, and
Many individuals walk into family court believing the odds are stacked against them due to their gender. Some men believe women are favored in family cases, especially those involving children. At the same time, some women feel they have to
