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...
In the state of Wisconsin, hundreds of people die in drunk driving accidents every year. Other states have similar statistics, particularly around the holidays. To fight the epidemic of drinking and driving, some states, like Michigan, have launched initiatives to...
A 42-year-old man is facing several charges after allegedly threatening harm to his female companion. The Wisconsin resident was charged with making terrorist threats, two counts of possessing a firearm as a felon, felony possession of THC and also having drug...
Going through a divorce -- no matter what the circumstances -- can be stressful. There are so many issues to grapple with as a Wisconsin couple begins the process of ending a marriage. Some of the decisions can cause a lot of angst, but nothing is worse than when a...
You’ve spent most of your adult life diligently saving for retirement. Now your marriage is ending and you may be wondering if your spouse is entitled to half of your retirement accounts along with half of your other assets. This can be a complicated question to...
A 49-year-old man is facing his sixth Operating (a motor vehicle) While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant (OWI) charge. In addition to the OWI charge, the Wisconsin resident has also been charged with battery to a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest. A...
The end of a marriage can impact many facets of life and one of those is finances. It is crucial that Wisconsin residents who are facing divorce protect their financial interests. The spouse who earns less income may be able to claim alimony (also known as spousal...
When parents in Wisconsin begin the divorce process, they are likely to face the challenge of fighting for sole custody of their children. It is during this time that the courts will ask each parent to present proof that they are the best parent for the child, known...
The Christmas holidays are fast approaching and with them, the dawning of a new year. It’s also the time of year when some Wisconsin couples make the difficult decision to file for divorce. The start of a new year has a definite impact on couples deciding to move on...
A local newspaper has recently revealed that a Wisconsin lawmaker was charged with an OWI in 2018. This was technically his second OWI offense, but since the first OWI happened over a decade ago, the 2018 charge was treated as a first offense. In the state of...
