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Wisconsin is a community property state. What does that mean for your divorce?
Posted inChild Support, Family Law, Firm News
Checking in on Your Child Support
You can check on our child support payments at the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families’ website. If your ex is failing to provide support or your circumstances have changed, an experienced family law attorney can help you pursue enforcement or modification of your child support order. https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/cs/pay/account-info
Posted inFamily Law, Firm News, prenup
Do You Need Your Own Lawyer for a Prenup?
Yes. The same lawyer cannot represent both spouses. It is important to get legal advice from an attorney who is focused on protecting your interests as prenuptial agreements are negotiated, drafted and reviewed.
Posted inFirm News, Guardianship
Britney Spears Was Far From Alone in Guardianship Struggle
Guardianship is not always the answer; it is important to consult with an attorney and consider all options for protecting a loved one. Wisconsin is one of five states that require judges to consider less restrictive alternatives to guardianships. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/01/09/1065301762/britney-spears-left-her-guardianship-but-others-who-want-independence-remain-stu
Posted inChild Support, Divorce, Family Law, Guardian ad Litem
What Is a Guardian ad Litem?
The guardian ad litem’s role is to represent the best interests of the children in family law cases involving issues such as custody and placement and child support. https://www.wisbar.org/forpublic/ineedinformation/pages/guardians-ad-litem.aspx
Posted inCOVID-19, Divorce, Family Law, Wisconsin family lawyer
Family Courts Navigating Vaccine Disagreements
COVID-19 vaccines are becoming another battleground for divorced parents. Some protracted disagreements have required the appointment of a guardian ad litem to make a recommend for what serves the child’s best interest. https://www.wsaw.com/2022/01/03/family-courts-navigate-covid-19-vaccine-disagreements/
Posted inDivorce, Small Business, Wisconsin family lawyer
Small Business and Your Divorce
Your divorce can have a tremendous effect on your small business.
Looking Back at the Biggest Divorce of 2021
Because all of the Gates children are over 18, custody wasn’t part of the settlement. That just left the small matter of splitting up a ~$145 billion fortune https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2021/12/22/biggest-split-bill-and-melinda-gates-s-divorce
Posted inChild Support, Unemployment
The Connection Between Unemployment and Child Support
Unemployment has reached a record low in Wisconsin. If your ex has been given a reprieve from or reduction in child support payments based on their employment status, it may be time to revisit their circumstances and modify your child support order accordingly. https://madison.com/wsj/business/wisconsin-unemployment-rate-ties-record-low-of-3/article_40bf9390-6a94-536d-b4c8-ad4366e41db2.html
Posted inChild Support
When To Modify Child Support
Your child support modifications may not generate headlines, but they are important to pursue if there has been a material change in circumstances or your custody arrangement has been altered. https://www.eonline.com/news/1312716/bethenny-frankel-no-longer-has-to-pay-jason-hoppy-child-support…
