The last thing people want to see while driving are the flashing lights of a police cruiser behind them. However, traffic stops occur every day across the state. Some of them result in nothing more than a warning. Others may lead to citations or traffic tickets....
Forming a company by establishing a business partnership can be a clever decision. A successful partnership takes the pressure off of both of the people investing in the organization. Both partners bring resources and unique professional skills to the organization...
When parents separate or divorce, there are sometimes conflicts that make it difficult for them to work closely together. This could mean that co-parenting isn’t the ideal parenting style for them. In high-conflict situations, parallel parenting is often the most...
The decision to create a will may occur because someone has a child or gets divorced. Frequently, changes to family circumstances or personal health may motivate someone to establish an estate plan. A will can be the cornerstone of a bigger estate plan or the only...
A criminal conviction can result in far-reaching impacts that extend well beyond any immediate legal penalties imposed by the courts. These additional effects, known as collateral consequences, can be life-changing and affect various aspects of an individual's...
In some states, it is possible to finalize a divorce in a matter of days. Other states require a mandatory separation of the spouses that could last for a year before divorce is possible. Wisconsin falls in between those two extremes. The state does not allow for an...
Business contracts help to establish clear arrangements for continuous organizational operations. Contracts ensure the timely delivery of raw materials or the availability of staffing through an agency. They can prevent certain kinds of misconduct, like the misuse of...
Modern estate plans can include an assortment of different documents. People often draft wills as their primary testamentary documents. Some people use trusts to pass their assets to others. Of course, estate planning is as much about the testator's protection as it...
Police officers might suspect someone of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) offenses due to their perceived poor driving skills or involvement in a crash. Oftentimes, police officers who suspect an OWI offense start looking for evidence to affirm those...
Some parents trying to negotiate an uncontested divorce are so eager to get the process over with that they fail to address certain important matters before finalizing their agreements, including custody orders and parenting plans. Custody orders often include rules...
