When a couple with children divorces, the legal results that follow can often negatively impact the grandparents of those children. Some couples simply cannot reach a consensus regarding visitation rights of grandparents, which can naturally create an emotionally...
Family Law
Legal custody and physical placement
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Aug 21, 2017 | Family Law
Matters of legal custody (sometimes known as parental responsibility) and physical placement (sometimes known as time-sharing) in a divorce are generally settled by an agreement and court order. In a Wisconsin divorce, a court determines custody rights by making...
Is a prenuptial agreement right for you?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Aug 11, 2017 | Family Law
Wisconsin couples seeking to get married hope for a life full of wedded bliss. But you may be wondering if you should try to prepare for every possible scenario by signing a prenuptial agreement, or if something like that is unnecessary or even offensive.Opinions on...
Grandparents’ rights and the opioid epidemic
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Jul 10, 2017 | Family Law
As the nation deals with a drug problem that is becoming a health epidemic, Wisconsin grandparents are oftentimes being left to pick up the pieces. As the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports, 2015 saw more than 52,000 deaths nationwide as a result of accidental drug...
The pitfalls of a joint mortgage in a divorce
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Jun 25, 2017 | Family Law
Have you and your spouse decided to get a divorce? If so, you are not alone as many other Wisconsin couples face this very tough choice every day. However, the fact remains that getting a divorce can feel lonely as you have to let go of many things. Your home may well...
How is child custody awarded?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Jun 6, 2017 | Family Law
Divorcing parents in Wisconsin have a lot at stake. Because of this, you may have many questions about how child custody is determined. At the , we provide as many details as possible regarding how child custody is awarded by the courts and...
Common mistakes to avoid in a high asset divorce
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | May 31, 2017 | Family Law
Couples with a high net worth in Wisconsin will likely have a few extra hurdles to jump over than counterparts in different net worth brackets may have. Because of this, it's important for these couples to understand the mistakes specific to their own bracket so they...
Limiting the effects a divorce can have on your children
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | May 29, 2017 | Family Law
The impact a divorce will have on the well-being of a child could depend on how the parents handle the process. Perhaps you and your spouse attempted to stay together for the sake of your kids, but ultimately decided it was in the best interest of everyone that the...
How apps can help you co-parent
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | May 25, 2017 | Family Law
Are you a recently divorced parent in Wisconsin? Whether you have one child or mutliple children, you are no doubt learning that parenting with a former spouse is an art unto itself. While you are no longer married and do not have to deal with the stresses of...
Will a protection order hurt your future?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | May 3, 2017 | Family Law
In Wisconsin, there are both protection and restraining orders. They are designed to protect abuse victims from their abusers, but they can also be misused by people who just want an edge when it comes to child custody or other divorce matters. If you have been facing...
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