There are several reasons it’s important to know the paternity of a child. In Wisconsin, family law rules govern such issues as child support and child custody. Knowing the paternity of a child helps to determine the factors that play into those issues. Legally...
As two people marry one another and vow a lifetime of commitment, neither is thinking their marriage may end one day. But life happens and even some Wisconsin couples whose marriages started out strong may find themselves talking about divorce at some point for...
Divorce can create a lot of changes that you and your children must process in a short amount of time. Right off the bat, your children will have to begin living in two separate homes and you and/or your ex will have to move out of your marital home. But families who...
A 35-year-old Wisconsin man has been indicted on a number of charges relating to drugs. The Milwaukee resident was indicted by a federal grand jury on drug charges -- distributing a number of illegal substances as well as being a felon in the possession of firearms....
Parents who are thinking about giving up parental rights to their children should think very carefully before doing so. Under family law in Wisconsin, when a parent gives up his or her parental rights, any child support obligations cease, but so do many other things....
Latest statistics show that 39% of all marriages in the United States will eventually end in divorce. Even though that statistic may seem high, the divorce rate in the country is dropping. In fact, there are a few facts regarding divorce that might surprise some...
Divorce is a significant life event that can drastically impact the futures of everyone involved. Child support and alimony, child custody and visitation, and property division can all set new boundaries on how you live your life after divorce. Divorce can change many...
For many families of people with special needs, caretaking is a point of great concern. Loved ones of special needs adults may struggle to determine the best way to provide care and make sure all their needs are met and their health is prioritized. Guardianship allows...
A restraining order is typically issued when a situation escalates or becomes unsafe for the person asking for the protection. However, even this protective legal action can be misused, creating new legal trouble for the person being restrained. It can also interfere...
Maybe you or your ex made some inconsiderate choices, or maybe you no longer feel a connection between one another. Either way, your reason to seek a divorce doesn’t even have to make sense to anyone else besides each party involved. But, if you both continue to be a...
