by Hawks Quindel, S.C. | Mar 25, 2020 | Family Law, Lynn Lodahl
On March 24, 2020, the State of Wisconsin issued an Emergency “Safer-at-Home” Order to combat the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease). The order prohibits all non-essential travel, with certain exceptions. Many divorced and separated parents in Wisconsin are...
by Hawks Quindel, S.C. | Jan 15, 2020 | Family Law
The number of couples considering a prenup – or prenuptial agreement – in advance of marriage is on the rise. This is not just true for wealthy individuals or older couples with children from previous marriages. Prenups are becoming increasingly popular among...
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 Jessa Victor | Oct 10, 2018 | Family Law, Jessa Victor
Four Steps for Successfully Navigating Child Placement During the Holidays With the holiday season just around the corner (and retail stores ramping up advertising efforts), now is a good time to consider how you will navigate your physical placement schedule during...
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...