Do You Need An Injunction (Restraining Order)?
Are you in imminent danger of physical harm? Are you experiencing coercive, threatening, controlling, bullying, or harassing behaviors? If you answered yes to either question, it may be worthwhile to consult with a
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The Law Center, S.C. Blog, published by The Law Center, S.C., focuses on legal issues affecting children, families, and LGBTQ+ communities in Wisconsin. It covers family law topics such as child custody, adoption, foster care, guardianship, and parental rights, emphasizing the best interests of children. The blog also addresses marriage equality, LGBTQ+ family protections, and related civil rights matters. Additionally, it discusses estate planning, probate, business law, and real estate transactions as they pertain to family and individual legal needs. The blog provides updates on significant court cases and legislative developments impacting these areas.
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Understanding the Surrogacy Timeline in Wisconsin: What to Expect
If you are considering engaging in surrogacy, you may be thinking about embryos, matching, medical appointments, contracts, travel, finances, birth plans, and parentage, all before a pregnancy has even begun. At The Law Center, S.C., we help clients wade…
Adoption And Termination Of Parental Rights In Wisconsin: What Prospective Adoptive Parents Should Know
Before an adoption can be finalized in Wisconsin, the child must be legally free for adoption. That requires a court order terminating the birth parents’ legal rights and duties. Once parental rights are terminated, the birth parent generally no longer…
Protecting Your Family Assets as a Same-Sex Couple in Wisconsin
Family asset protection is all about making sure the people you love are safe and secure if something happens, if a relationship changes, or if someone outside your family questions the legal relationship you already know is real.
For same-sex…
Special Needs Trusts: Protecting Loved Ones for Life
Planning for a loved one with special needs can feel like trying to answer too many questions at once. Where will they live? Who will help make decisions? How will care be paid for? What happens when parents, grandparents, or…
Pursuing Surrogacy or Adoption for Same-Sex Couples
If you are a same-sex couple wanting to build a family, you may wonder, what is legally required? How do I protect our parental rights? What happens if something is not set up correctly from the beginning? When should we…
How to Modify Child Custody and Placement in Wisconsin
Maybe your schedule has changed. Maybe your child is struggling with the current routine. Or maybe something about the other household has shifted in a way that raises concern.
In Wisconsin, modifying child custody depends on timing. If it has…
Do You Need a Lawyer for a Divorce in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, you are not required to hire an attorney to file for divorce. However, whether you should depends on your situation. Even when a divorce seems straightforward, decisions made during the process can have long-term consequences for your…
Establishing Parental Rights for LGBTQ+ Parents in Wisconsin ART Cases
Will my parental rights be fully recognized and protected?
The answer depends on how your family is formed and what legal steps are taken along the way. Planning ahead can make a meaningful difference in how secure your rights are…
How Divorce Affects Special Needs Children and Support Services in Wisconsin
Divorce can be difficult for any family. When a child has special needs, there can be more questions:
How will care be shared between households?
How will therapy, schooling, and medical needs be handled?
What happens if one parent has…