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Milwaukee Family And Elder Law Attorneys
Even if you think your marriage is on solid ground, it's always possible your spouse could ask for a divorce. While you don't want to worry about this your entire life, should your spouse bring divorce to light you must know how to properly deal with the...
If you and your spouse are facing divorce, your family business will likely be the focal point in the property division phase of proceedings.There are three basic options to consider, two of which require establishing a valuation for your business. Consider the pros...
If you are an adult, you lived in a time when gay marriage was not the law of the land. Beginning even before the protests at the Stonewall bar, LGBT Americans fought for equal protection under the law. After years of hard work, the U.S. Supreme Court held that...
**This blog was originally posted on the State Bar of Wisconsin Family Law Section web page** Use of a decision maker who is selected by the parties, such as a special master, in family law can be extremely useful to achieve several goals. First, the case can be...
Can My Social Media Postings Be Used in Court? Yes. Social media postings are no different than other evidence. In order to be admissible in court, social media postings must be relevant, authenticated and admissible at trial.What if My Social Media Accounts are...
Caregivers have an immensely difficult job. The state of Wisconsin recently approved funding that would help caregivers of children with autism get the training needed to prevent regression in the child. Caregivers of senior citizens have their own...
Special needs trust often are the first "go to" option for persons with disabilities who are in danger of losing valuable public benefits due to the receipt of an inheritance, personal injury award or divorce settlement. In most cases, the use of a properly drafted...
The biggest mistake anyone can make with an estate plan is to not have one at all. Although no one likes thinking about their demise, it is still essential to have a basic estate planning document in place. Over half of Americans lack the essentials in this...
Most families want the best for their frail elderly and chronically ill loved ones. They often seek quality medical and long-term care services to be funded with private pay dollars and/or Medicaid. However, most people are unaware of a government benefit that can...
One of the advantages of being an adult is having the ability to make your own decisions, whether good or bad. Usually, we consult family members, friends, or professionals for guidance when making different types of decisions, from buying a car, to picking a...
