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 […]
Wisconsin Joins RIDE Program for E-Verify
Posted by Peter J. Prusinski Wisconsin Joins E-Verify RIDE Program USCIS announced that Wisconsin has become the latest state to join the Records and Information from DMVs for E-Verify (RIDE) Program. RIDE is an E-Verify initiative, in conjunction with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, linking the E-Verify system with participating state driver’s licensing […]
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 […]
Waiting for a handgun in Wisconsin?
Posted by Peter J. Prusinski New Bills Propose To Eliminate Wait Time On Handguns 2015 Senate Bill 35 and 2015 Assembly Bill 49 set out to eliminate the 48 hour waiting period for handgun purchases in Wisconsin. From the Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau: Both bills would amend Section 175.35, Wisconsin Statutes, to repeal the 48-hour […]