You have no doubt heard the familiar words on your favorite TV crime show or movie: “you have the right to remain silent.” While many people understand in the abstract that they are not required to tell police officers everything, or answer all their questions without an attorney, few understand when the right to remain […]
What To Do If You Need A Restraining Order in Wisconsin
Unfortunately, there are times in marriages or other relationships where one person in the relationship becomes scared that the other may do them harm, or do harm to someone they love. This can occur during a difficult time like a divorce, or can arise in the day-to-day of normal life. Sometimes violence arises because of […]
Do I have to Pay Taxes on My Settlement or Judgment?
In the aftermath of a victory at trial or a mediation settlement, plaintiffs may not initially consider the eventual practical implications of that settlement or judgment. A judgment for damages or settlement may be treated as taxable income by the government, depending upon the circumstances. When determining how to allocate your settlement or judgment funds, […]
What Happens If You Violate Probation In Wisconsin?
For individuals who commit lesser offenses in Wisconsin, one of the sentencing alternatives available in criminal court is probation. Probation allows criminal defendants to stay out of jail, but requires them to abide by certain conditions during their period of probation in order to avoid further punishment. If a criminal defendant fails to abide by […]
Divorce and Social Security
For more and more individuals facing upcoming retirement, Social Security benefits are the primary source of income that they can depend on after retirement. Social security benefits are primarily determined by how long an individual paid into the Social Security system and how much they paid into it. This means that for many couples, the […]
Avoiding Probate Through POD and TOD accounts
When individuals seek assistance with their estates, one of their top concerns is typically how to transfer their assets to their children or other beneficiaries with minimal delay and hassle. Often this means wondering if they can avoid the probate process. Assets for estate purposes usually come in two forms: probate assets and non-probate assets. […]