If you are a lawful permanent resident of the United States (if you have a green card) and you are like many other people who have immigrated to the U.S., the next step for you is to apply to become a U.S. citizen. For individuals whose parents are not U.S. citizens, the process of obtaining […]
The Importance of Estate Planning: Lessons from Prince
As has been widely reported by various media outlets, when musician Prince died unexpectedly earlier this year, he apparently did not have a will in place. In fact, it currently appears that the pop icon may not have left behind any estate plan at all – a circumstance that could leave the fate of his […]
How are Child Custody and Support Decided in the Wisconsin Courts?
When going through a divorce involving children, it is important to set realistic expectations early in the process. Whether you expect your divorce to end up in court (which is not as common as you might think) or you believe that you and your spouse will be able to resolve your differences amicably, it is […]
Facing Drug Charges in Wisconsin? What To Do Now
If you have been arrested on suspicion of a drug crime in Marathon County or any other county in North Central Wisconsin, you need to take your criminal case extremely seriously. Drug crimes are subject to heavy punishment under Wisconsin law, and beyond the fines and jail time, the practical consequences of a drug crime […]
How Reliable Are DUI Tests?
In Wisconsin, the police use two primary types of tests to judge whether a person has been driving under the influence of alcohol. These are: (i) chemical tests (blood, breath, and urine tests), and (ii) field sobriety tests (commonly referred to as “FSTs”). If you are facing charges for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), […]
Do You Understand Probate Laws in WI?
For many families, when a loved one dies, they are forced to deal with the process known as probate. Probate is the legal process for distributing a person’s estate after death. If you are getting ready to go through probate – whether as a personal representative, heir, beneficiary, or other interested party – it is […]