A DUI in Wisconsin gets taken seriously by the courts although the penalties vary by case. The arresting officer typically has to prove to the court the driver had a BAC of 0.08 or more while driving, which is the legal limit in most states. However, if the driver...
What do Wisconsin judges consider when determining spousal and child support obligations? Ultimately, rulings depend on case specifics. However, jural parties are bound to certain divorce dissolution guidelines. Income calculations for Wisconsin alimony and spousal...
Officers in Wisconsin have a new tool that they can use to identify illegal drugs. In the past, officers had to take a physical sample to figure out what they were dealing with. Now they can identify hundreds of illegal drugs in seconds. How does the new device work?...
Wisconsin couples who have made the decision to end their marriage at the beginning of the year are not alone. In fact, divorce filings rise in January of each year, resulting in lawyers calling it "divorce month." What is it about the new year? There are many reasons...
Signing a prenuptial agreement before you get married is the best way to protect your assets in Wisconsin. If you don't sign an agreement before you get married, you can sign a postnuptial agreement during your marriage. However, you might run into a few legal...
When couples get divorced, they often come into the divorce with retirement accounts. One or both spouses may have accounts that are in their individual names. Wisconsin law determines how retirement accounts are divisible in divorce. Can a spouse claim a retirement...
If one person in a marriage in Wisconsin has a substance abuse problem, this could lead to divorce. The complications it can cause in the marriage are often felt throughout the divorce process as well. Legal and financial repercussions in marriage If you married...
After separating from your partner, you might have to go through a child custody hearing to determine who your child stays with and for how long during the week or throughout each month. Whether you're in court in Wisconsin or you're trying to handle the custody...
