A common mis-perception about Wisconsin divorce law is the belief that the property, cash, and debts you owned before your marriage remain your separate property when you divorce, or are automatically awarded to you in the divorce. In fact, the property division section of the Wisconsin divorce laws, Wisconsin Statutes…
Perhaps the most common question I have been asked as a Wisconsin family law attorney is “at what age may a child decide with whom he or she will reside.” My answer has always been the same: One may choose where and with whom he or she will live at…
Wisconsin Family law attorneys often see a spike in business in November and December as parents confront problems during the holidays. Shared placement, holiday travel, increased child care expenses, traditions with extended family – many issues can arise at this emotionally charged time of year. The holidays are right around…
The New York Times recently reported that over the past year several airlines in Europe and Asia have stopped seating unaccompanied children next to adults following a number of incidents of alleged sexual abuse. However, some have countered that the incidents of alleged abuse are uncommon and seating these children…
The Mel Gibson – Oksana Grigorieva custody dispute made headlines again this week with the release of a custody agreement between Mel and Oksana. The agreement spelled out a detailed placement schedule, culminating in equal placement when the child reaches the age of three. There was just one problem: The…