Wisconsin child support is intended for the child’s benefit, though it is paid to a parent. Therefore, Wisconsin law does not allow parents to waive support on the child’s behalf. Even if the parents agree, a permanent waiver is not permitted. The State of Wisconsin and the judge want to ensure that both parents have a fair ability to […]
If you have completed, or are in the middle of, a Wisconsin divorce should be aware of the following tax issues: Support revisions: According to Wisconsin Statutes 767.54, as long as there is a child support or family support obligation, both parents are required to exchange “financial information” every year. Neither the type of financial […]
Clients seeks the help of a family attorney when they are facing difficult and emotional concerns for themselves or their children. Certain complex legal issues can no doubt become expensive. However, as a client, there are some actions you can take to minimize your legal fees for family law. 1. Request copies of documents via email, to cut […]
Retaining a Dane County family lawyer is not required, but it is highly recommended. Wisconsin’s family court rules are contained in statutes, administrative rules, local Dane County rules, and case law. Add to this the various unwritten rules and customs that are expected to be followed, and the process often becomes overwhelming for an unrepresented party. The […]
No, but divorce filings are slightly elevated in January than some other months. Much as in Dane County, Sauk County divorce filing was most common in July. Sauk County Divorce filings averaged between 18 and 26 in most months, on the high end in January. However, in July and August, the number rose by about 40%, to 34 filings per month. January […]
No, at least not in 2013. Dane County divorce was most common in April and July 2013. It is commonly believed that many spouses wait to get through the holiday season before filing, or seek a fresh start in the new year. There are many viewpoints on January’s notoriety as “divorce month” as this article demonstrates http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/04/january-more-divorces-tha_n_803958.html. In […]
Wisconsin grandparent visitation rights are available in some circumstances. The grandparents must show that that had, or were denied, a relationship with their grandchild. Parents have a strong right to parent their children as they wish. Therefore, the grandparents must demonstrate that maintaining the relationship with the grandchild is sufficiently important to outweigh the parents’ rights. […]
One of the main differences in a Baraboo divorce or Baraboo child custody dispute as opposed to other counties is the role of the guardian ad litem. The guardian ad litem (GAL) is a lawyer appointed to represent a child’s best interest when the parents cannot agree. Some larger counties, such as Dane County, have specific court counseling services […]
In general, no. Divorce laws are enacted by the state legislature, and apply to the entire state. However, each county establishes formal local court rules that can differ by county. For example, in a Sauk County divorce, judges strictly choose guardians ad litem (lawyers for children’s interests) from a list kept by the county. In Dane […]
For family lawyers and clients, ensuring reasonable attorney fees can be a challenge. One reason may be the issues faced by young lawyers, and frankly, lawyers in general. The Wisconsin State Bar completed a report http://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=5&Issue=24&ArticleID=11251 demonstrating some of those challenges, which include sky-high debt, lack of employment, underemployment, low pay, and lack of practical skills and training. […]
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