The year 2015 saw 190 people killed in Wisconsin as a result of alcohol-related car crashes. Two state legislators are trying to decrease that number by passing a law that makes first-offense drunk driving a criminal offense rather than a civil...
Couples divorcing in Wisconsin in 2019 may experience challenges in reaching an agreement thanks to a new provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which took effect as of January 1st. The law affects how the federal government taxes alimony payments. As...
Social media has blurred the lines between what is public and what is private and changed the way that people gather evidence to use in a divorce proceeding. Nevertheless, there are laws that govern online behavior, and a person conducting legal discovery on a...
The memories of witnesses to allegedly criminal events can sometimes be unreliable, and witness accounts of a shooting at a strip club in Madison, Wisconsin seem to contradict evidence collected at the scene.Witnesses claim the alleged shooter fired four...
When you decided to divorce, you likely expected to encounter various types of challenges, especially regarding your children. Helping them adapt to your new lifestyle no doubt became one of your highest priorities as soon as you filed paperwork in a Wisconsin court....
If you feel your marriage is over, then you should consider filing for a divorce in Wisconsin. Filing your petition requires working with the court. According to the State Bar of Wisconsin, the first move is to file a petition for divorce, which includes a summons...
At the beginning of 2018, Wisconsin passed stricter penalties for repeat offenders. For example, people convicted of their fourth OWI in a 15-year period can now potentially lose their driving privileges permanently. First-time offenders may see harsher...
People who are arrested for and charged with a suspected operating while intoxicated offense in Wisconsin will want to educate themselves about the potential penalties associated with this type of charge. Every state has its own set of consequences so a person cannot...
Are you thinking about ending your marriage? Do you have minor children at home? If you do, you might want to know something about Wisconsin child custody laws before you file for divorce.The simple truth is that parents may have an idea about what kind of custody...
Seeking a restraining order or protection order in Wisconsin can be a matter of criminal law, as the order protects you from criminal behavior such as battery, sexual assault, harassment or stalking. However, a restraining order can also be a matter of family...
