In order to make ends meet after a divorce, oftentimes, the best thing that a divorcing spouse can do is to commit himself or herself to the divorce process. While it may be tempting to simply want the process to be over as quickly as possible, there are several important reasons – financial and otherwise […]
What to Do if You are Suffering from Chronic Back Pain after a Car Accident
When you are involved in a car accident, it is not unusual to experience back pain in the days, weeks, and months after the collision. Spinal cord damage and other injuries throughout the body can cause back pain that builds over time, gradually causing greater and greater limitations in your daily life. If you are […]
Important Estate Planning Tips
If you are thinking about putting together a will, or if you have questions about trusts or powers of attorney, an experienced estate planning lawyer will be able to help you weigh your options and draft the documents necessary to create a comprehensive estate plan. There are several considerations that go into creating an estate […]
Litigation, Collaborative Divorce or Mediation – Which is Right for You?
If you are preparing for a divorce in Wisconsin, there are several important decisions you will need to make over the coming weeks and months. One of the most important – and, unfortunately, one over which you do not have complete control – is which procedure you will use to finalize your divorce. Divorcing spouses […]
Consequences of Refusing a Breath Test in Wisconsin
When you are arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in Wisconsin, you are required to submit to a chemical test – either a blood test, urine test, or breathalyzer – to establish your blood alcohol content (BAC). This is a hard and fast rule that is established by state law. If you refuse […]
Do You Have a Blended Family?
Posted by Attorney Robyn J. De Vos Second and third marriages are increasingly common, resulting many times with blended families. If you have a child outside your marriage, an estate plan becomes extremely important so that you can adequately protect your children as well as your spouse. There are misconceptions in Wisconsin that because you […]