On April 11, 2016, Governor Scott Walker signed into law four new bills that make available several new protections for domestic violence and abuse victims in Wisconsin. The bills are also intended to provide victims with access to additional care and support, and follow the Governor’s provision of $5 million in additional state funding for […]
Four Options to Pursue if You Are Facing Deportation
If you are facing deportation, you need to take your situation very seriously. Deportation (or “removal”) has serious legal consequences that can affect you and your family for years to come. The good news is that you may have options for remaining in the United States. Four of the most common methods for immigrants to […]
Should Married Couples Have Joint Wills?
In our estate planning practice, a common question that our attorneys receive from spouses is whether they can (or should) prepare a joint will. This is a logical question, and if you search online, you will find plenty of references to the joint will concept. However, while a joint will is an option, it may […]
When Can a Minor be Tried as an Adult in Wisconsin?
Due to the highly-publicized “Slender Man” stabbing case in 2014 (in which two 13-year-old girls were initially charged as adults), Wisconsin’s juvenile offender laws have received renewed attention. State legislators have proposed bills that would keep more juvenile offenders out of adult court; however, these proposals have yet to become law. As a child or […]
How to Make Ends Meet after Your WI Divorce
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 […]