All types of sex offenses are taken very seriously in Wisconsin. Depending on the nature of the crime, the circumstances surrounding it and the victim, an offender can face different charges that affect the resulting penalties. If a person is arrested for sexual...
If your spouse has been serving time in jail or prison, it might be hard to make your marriage last. Considering that, you might want to learn if getting a divorce in your situation is possible. Here's a closer look at how to divorce your incarcerated spouse. How to...
In Wisconsin, a restraining order is a document issued by a court to protect you as a petitioner from a person who poses a risk to your safety. Restraining orders come with a set of restrictions for the respondent who must stop the harassment, have no contact with you...
Although many custody hearings are resolved with agreements outside of court, it is possible that you and the child's other parent are unable to come to an agreement. This will require a court hearing in Wisconsin, something that may be frightening and confusing....
When called in for questioning by the police, most people think that the police always tell the truth. However, the police can lie to get to the truth. Although there are limits, it's legal for police to lie during an interrogation in Wisconsin. Nevertheless, there's...
Some states refers to impaired driving as OWI or operating while intoxicated. Regardless of how it is named, all of them work to combat drunk driving with stiff penalties. Even first-time offenders in Wisconsin don't always get off easily, and they may face enhanced...
If you're facing legal separation or divorce, you'll probably be required to share the assets in your retirement plan with your former spouse. Whether you're receiving the funds or giving them up, it's important to understand the rules associated with asset division...
There's no denying the fact that an OWI conviction, or operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, can wreak havoc on various aspects of your life. From Wisconsin employers doing background checks to you being able to retain your driver's license, there are many...
If you choose to end your marriage, it may be possible to obtain spousal maintenance payments from your former partner. Wisconsin law takes a variety of factors into account when deciding if an individual is entitled to alimony as part of a divorce settlement. Those...
An arrest for drug possession could lead to severe legal troubles. Wisconsin law establishes felony charges for those who possess enough drugs to reach an "intent to distribute" level. All defendants accused of drug possession still maintain their Constitutional...
