There are several myths and misunderstandings surrounding drawing Social Security benefits from an ex-spouse's earnings record after divorce. For example, some people may think that drawing these benefits will reduce the benefits that will be available to the...
Complex Family Law
What is the difference between Custody and Placement in Wisconsin?
Child custody and placement are terms that you have heard during a family law action. Parties use these two terms interchangeably. They do not recognize that the terms each address something distinctive. Most clients assume that child custody and placement are the...
Anticipating how child custody is determined in Wisconsin
Being prepared to address child custody concerns during divorce can be aided along by knowing how child custody is commonly determined. Child custody is broken down into different types of custody and is based on an evaluation of a variety of factors divorcing parents...
FAMILY LAW IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS
**This article was originally posted on the State Bar of Wisconsin Inside Track web page on April 8, 2020** Family law has always been challenging, but now we get to practice it either from home, from work with a reduced staff or under other challenging conditions....
HOW TO CHOOSE A FAMILY LAW PROCESS: Traditional, Collaborative, Cooperative, or Mediation?
**This blog was originally posted on the State Bar of Wisconsin Family Law Section web page** Unlike in years past, clients now have many choices for how to handle a family law matter. Should they use the traditional, adversarial method, engage in collaborative or...
Family Law Workshop 2018
Attorneys Margaret Hickey, Emily Hall, and Lauren Otte attended the 37th Annual Family Law Workshop in Door County at the beginning of August. The three day Workshop in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin included both educational and networking events. Attorney Margaret Hickey...



