Things You Need to Know
Divorce or Legal Separation: Which Option Is Right for You?
Understand the key differences between divorce and legal separation in Wisconsin, including filing requirements, legal rights, and what each option means for your future. There are many reasons an individual…
Spousal Social Security Benefits in Wisconsin: Eligibility, Benefits, and Divorce Considerations
Learn who qualifies, how much you may receive, and how spousal Social Security benefits can impact retirement and maintenance after divorce. Social Security benefits are a crucial source of retirement…
Marital Property Agreements: Planning for the Future, Not Planning for Divorce
One of the most rewarding parts of estate planning is guiding individuals and families as they prepare for the future. We discuss protecting children, preserving family assets, planning for retirement,…
Reporting Income Changes in Child Support and Maintenance Cases
Learn who must report income changes, what counts as gross income, and how Wisconsin’s updated law could affect your support obligations. Each year, Wisconsin law requires parties with a court…
Understanding Witness Testimony in Wisconsin Family Law
Can a Witness Write a Letter Instead of Testifying in Family Court? The short answer: probably not. Family law matters include and are not limited to divorces, child custody, child…
Grandparents’ Rights For Visitation Under Wisconsin Law
There are several avenues for grandparents or other loved ones to pursue if they wish to obtain court ordered visitation, and they depend on the unique facts of each case.
Representing Yourself In Family Court? Read This First.
Representing yourself is a right that we all have, but I have seen it backfire many times. That’s why I want to offer these five tips for someone representing themselves…
Family Court Doesn’t Favor Mothers – Here’s What They Actually Care About
Is there such a thing as gender bias in the courtroom? Many individuals walk into family court believing the odds are stacked against them due to their gender. Our personal…
What Wisconsin Child Support Really Covers – And the Mistakes Parents Keep Making
One of the biggest myths floating around Wisconsin family law is the idea that child support pays for everything. It does not. That belief alone fuels endless arguments, builds resentment, and…