Dividing assets can often be a very complex undertaking when couples get divorced. It can also be a contentious process, especially when it comes to major assets like a family home. If both spouses have claims to the value of the home, how can they divide that value?...
The start of the school year is always a big adjustment – for kids and their parents alike. However, recently divorced parents may suddenly realize that there are a lot of details about the school year that they haven’t actually discussed with each other, and that can...
You may be wondering if it’s time to make an estate plan. You’ve been thinking of doing it eventually, but you haven’t gotten around to it yet. But, perhaps, you’ve discovered that most Americans don’t have an estate plan. You may start wondering if you even need to...
When a police officer in Wisconsin pulls a driver over because they suspect that they are intoxicated, the officer may be very direct in addressing their concerns. They have training that can help them spot signs of intoxication, although it is easy to mistake anxiety...
A will is often the most important document included in someone's estate plan. Some people only ever put together a will and don't add any supplemental documents to their estate plan. Other people use a will as the foundation of their plan and add numerous other legal...
Divorce is difficult for everyone in a family, and it is unfortunately very easy for parents to become so absorbed in their own struggles that they fail to provide the support and attention that their children require. Even though parents want to make their children...
If you and your ex-spouse choose co-parenting, a parenting plan is key to the success of your custody option. This plan will include the visitation schedule, decision-making processes, communication methods, dispute resolution and other aspects that can make work more...
When it comes to the concept of “fairness” as applied to the division of assets in a divorce, states take different approaches. Some states, known as equitable distribution states, essentially allow courts to divide marital property in whatever way they deem fair in...
Creating a partnership agreement is an essential step for any business venture. A partnership agreement outlines the terms and conditions governing the relationship between partners and ensures everyone is on the same page. However, not all partnership agreements are...
Operating while intoxicated (OWI) charges are the Wisconsin equivalent of driving under the influence DUI laws. The OWI statutes in Wisconsin make it illegal for people to operate a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other mind-altering substances. Those who have...
