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...
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Powers of Attorney: Arguably the Most Important Estate Planning Documents
Wills and Trusts are important, in that they provide peace of mind to us that our loved ones will be taken care of financially when we pass away. However, the most overlooked (and arguably the most important) tools in estate planning are Powers of Attorney. Unlike...
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....
What issues do same-sex couples face when estate planning?
Same-sex couples in Southeast Wisconsin who are engaged to be married will have much on their mind. However, one aspect of being married that same-sex couples will want to consider is executing a comprehensive estate plan. Same-sex couples who want to execute an...
The first steps to take if your spouse asks for a divorce
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...
Property division and the fate of your business post-divorce
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...
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...
Your divorce does not reflect poorly on the gay rights movement
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...
Can we still use a third party to make decisions in family law after Universal Processing?
**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...
The Danger of Social Media in Family Law – Anything You Say or Post Can Be Used Against You.
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...