by Naomi Swain | Aug 4, 2024 | Family Law
In the state of Wisconsin, divorce parties are able to represent themselves in court. Many litigants elect to proceed pro se, or without counsel, as representation may be cost prohibitive, or it may be an unusually amicable proceeding. However, obtaining an attorney...
by Hawks Quindel, S.C. | Apr 24, 2024 | Family Law
In virtually any family court matter involving minor children, there is eventually a Guardian Ad Litem involved. Establishing a good relationship with the Guardian Ad Litem can be crucial to getting the outcomes you want, and avoiding major problems down the road. Put...
by Natalie Gerloff | Oct 5, 2023 | Family Law, Natalie Gerloff
Recent studies show that nearly 50% of millennials do not want, or are unsure if they want, human children. But according to a 2020/21 poll by Emma Bedford, Millennials have the highest percentage of pet ownership in the United States (32%), followed by Baby Boomers...
by Naomi Swain | May 18, 2023 | Family Law, Naomi Smith
Frequently Asked Questions About Guardians ad Litem A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a key player in family court proceedings. Wisconsin Statute 767.407 provides that the court shall typically appoint a guardian ad litem for a minor child in any action affecting the...
by Natalie Gerloff | May 16, 2022 | Family Law, Natalie Gerloff
Grandparent Visitation in Wisconsin When we think of a full, in-tact, family relationship, we typically think of not only parents and children, but also grandparents. In the context of parents separating, usually the parents share joint legal custody and physical...
by Marsha Mansfield | Apr 21, 2021 | Family Law, Marsha Mansfield
How Divorcing Couples Should Claim the Child Tax Credit For parents going through a divorce, the issues involved in separating a household are numerous, ranging from property division and spousal support, to deciding how taxes will be paid the year the parties...