by Hawks Quindel, S.C. | Dec 5, 2018 | Family Law, Matthew Ackmann
Beyond Minority: Providing for Adult Child Expenses in a Divorce Children are expensive and their reliance on their parents often does not disappear when they turn 18. Yet, Wisconsin family law provides almost no guidance on how divorced parents should provide...
by Hawks Quindel, S.C. | Oct 23, 2018 | Estate Planning, Matthew Ackmann
Cabin Trusts: Permanency for the Family Getaway A hallmark of Wisconsin summers is the family cabin up north. When autumn comes, the changing leaves provide beautiful backdrops and hunters descend on the woods. Many owners want their cabins to remain family getaways...
by Hawks Quindel, S.C. | Jun 22, 2018 | Family Law, Matthew Ackmann
President Trump’s new tax reform law, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Act”), is a sweeping change to the federal income tax. Among its many impacts, the Act affects Wisconsin family law actions by changing or eliminating the federal income tax rules for the child tax...
by Hawks Quindel, S.C. | Dec 7, 2017 | Family Law, Matthew Ackmann
A divorce significantly impacts many aspects of your life, including your estate plan. After the divorce is finalized, plan to revisit your estate plan to ensure it still functions as you intend. Estate Plan Basics Estate plans generally involve planning for...
by Hawks Quindel, S.C. | Sep 21, 2017 | Family Law, Matthew Ackmann
Allocation of marital property between spouses is a key aspect of a Wisconsin divorce. Although there is a statutory presumption that marital property should be divided equally between the spouses, one spouse could seek an unequal division of the marital property if...
by Hawks Quindel, S.C. | Apr 27, 2017 | Firm News, Matthew Ackmann, News and Victories
Attorney Matt Ackmann was selected to serve on the Waukesha County Deer Advisory Council for a three-year term. The Council is comprised of engaged residents and stakeholders and provides recommendations to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on deer...
