When you are contemplating a divorce, it is natural to want to look toward the future. Going through a divorce is a challenging time, and the results of your divorce can impact your life for years to come. So, what can you expect once your divorce is over? The answer depends on how you approach […]
What To Do if You Have Been Falsely Arrested in Wisconsin
Being arrested by the police can be a traumatic experience. Whether or not you think you might be guilty, getting stopped by the police or having law enforcement officers invade your home can change your life forever. This is true if your arrest leads to a conviction, and it is also true if you have […]
Who is Responsible for Children’s College Expenses in a Wisconsin Divorce?
In any divorce involving children, addressing the issue of child support should be a top priority. While Wisconsin law establishes guidelines for calculating divorcing spouses’ child support obligations, there are a number of factors – from the child’s needs to the parents’ respective incomes – that can greatly affect the calculation of a child support […]
Can You Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Psychological Injuries?
In a personal injury case, an individual who has been injured due to someone else’s negligence can seek financial compensation for all of his or her physical and psychological injuries. Being involved in a traumatic accident can often have lasting psychological effects; and, generally speaking, the law holds negligent parties accountable for all of the […]
U.S. Supreme Court: Reckless Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Can Prevent Gun Ownership
On June 27, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that has wide-reaching implications for many individuals accused of domestic violence and their right to bear arms under the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Following a 2014 decision in which the Court ruled that a misdemeanor domestic assault qualifies as a “misdemeanor crime […]
New OWI Law in Wisconsin Makes 4th Offense a Felony
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker recently signed a new law that makes a fourth offense for drunk driving or driving under the influence of an intoxicant or other drug (referred to as an “OWI”) a felony under all circumstances. The new law also enhances the penalties for fifth and sixth OWI convictions. In a published statement, […]