For whatever reasons some couples’ marriages ultimately come to an end. Over the last decade, the divorce rate in Wisconsin -- as in the rest of the country -- has continued to decline, but many people still end their marriages and do so without really considering...
Many individuals considering marriage worry that the assets they’ve accumulated as a single person will be blended and ultimately lost if divorce becomes a reality. Marital contracts such as prenuptial agreements exist to clarify assets brought into the union. But...
There is irony is the fact that a lack of communication is one of the leading factors in the breakdown of a marriage. Yet, when one spouse is consumed by the feeling that divorce is the only way moving forward, the thought needs to be communicated delicately and...
After someone petitioned for a restraining order against you, your mind likely turned to the restrictions you could face. No matter whether you committed the acts you were accused of, the order could upend your routines and relationships. The possibility of these...
Divorced parents often have to find a new way of navigating parenting in a new reality. Divorce can be difficult on everyone, especially children who need to know their parents still love and care for them. Each parent’s parenting style can be unique, but divorced...
In Wisconsin and around the country, the discovery process begins in divorce cases soon after one or both of the spouses involved file the initial petition. During discovery, divorcing spouses share information and documents dealing with their personal and financial...
When an individual feels for his or her safety in a domestic situation, options exist to help one feel better protected. Wisconsin residents who fear that their physical safety may be at risk can apply for restraining orders. These orders can be issued to anyone who...
Many couples these days go into a marriage giving consideration for that which they don’t want to have happen. That’s where a prenuptial agreement comes in. Family law in Wisconsin paves the way for couples to have this often important document as part of the marriage...
There may be great amounts of animosity between spouses when a marriage is over. When a Wisconsin couple decides to divorce, there is a lot of paperwork involved, much of which pertains to finances. That brings up the issue of privacy. Should any of these documents be...
A recent traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a 27-year-old man and a 29-year old woman. The Wisconsin residents are facing drug charges along with others. A sheriff’s deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding and said he smelled marijuana and also spotted it in the...
