If you are considering divorce, one of your biggest worries may be how the court will divide the shared property. You may assume that a judge will somehow split assets equally. However, in Wisconsin, the court has the discretion to distribute property in a way that is...
At the beginning of your divorce, you had no problem keeping up with child support payments. A recent shift in your finances, perhaps a job loss or increased financial obligations, made it hard to maintain your responsibilities. What should you do? National Family...
It can be challenging to set aside your feelings to work with your former spouse to raise your kids following a divorce. If you could not agree on finances while together, you may have more difficulty with finances later. According to CNBC, relying on the divorce...
Wisconsin residents who have obtained a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge might be required to take classes to prevent it from happening in the future. This education is given through the state’s Intoxicated Driver Program, which can provide treatment alongside...
Purchasing cryptocurrency as an investment has become more popular in the last few years. This increased accumulation of assets has also created more complexity, especially for a couple getting divorced. If you're in this situation in Wisconsin, you may want to learn...
As the parent of an adolescent, you know that even obedient, good-hearted kids can make some dumb mistakes. Young people are particularly susceptible to unacceptable behavior when they are under stress in some way. Perhaps you and your spouse are going through a...
There are some situations in which a restraining order is necessary to keep victims safe. If you're a Wisconsin resident and need to protect yourself or your family, here are some important details about restraining orders you should know. Definitions According to...
Going through a divorce can be draining both emotionally and financially. If you and your spouse are divorcing in Wisconsin, you have a lot to consider, including the settlement. You will want to avoid making some common financial mistakes during the process. Putting...
In Wisconsin, the irresistible impulse test is a legal defense that a defendant may use to justify criminal actions. The defense argues may argue that the defendant had an uncontrollable urge or compulsion to commit a criminal act, which prevented them from...
Witnesses to alleged crimes in Wisconsin are often required to complete depositions for a court proceeding. If the witness is a child, however, the court may not allow the deposition to be used in court. Here are some of the reasons the court may not hear a child's...
