by Hawks Quindel, S.C. | Dec 2, 2016 | Family Law, Lynn Lodahl
As family law attorneys, our clients frequently come to us regarding difficult family conflicts. At times, the families and clients we work with have been affected by domestic abuse. In such cases, our primary and immediate objective is to protect the safety of our...
by Hawks Quindel, S.C. | Nov 18, 2016 | Family Law, Matthew Ackmann
4 Ways to Make Divorce Affordable When contemplating a divorce, most people are concerned with the possibility of high financial costs. When we hear stories about the divorces of friends and relatives, steep legal fees can loom large in the conversation. However, not...
by Katherine Charlton | Apr 28, 2016 | Family Law, Katherine Charlton
Grandparents who want to see their minor grandchildren over the objection of divorced parents face one less obstacle after an April Wisconsin Supreme Court decision. In In re the Marriage of Meister, #2014 AP 1283 (2016), the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled a...
by Hawks Quindel, S.C. | Mar 18, 2016 | Family Law, Lynn Lodahl
At first blush, serving divorce papers seems like a simple matter; however, more than one divorce client has asked me what “service” actually entails and how it may be accomplished. This post provides an outline of the process. “Service” or “service of process” is a...
by Hawks Quindel, S.C. | Feb 26, 2016 | Family Law, Katelynn Williams
Courts make custody and placement decisions in all kinds of legal actions affecting the family, including divorce, legal separation, paternity (including voluntary acknowledgment of paternity), and child support actions. Parents can also reach their own custody and...
by Hawks Quindel, S.C. | Nov 18, 2015 | Family Law, Lynn Lodahl
If you are ending your relationship with your spouse, you may wonder whether legal separation or divorce is the right choice. You may be surprised to learn that the process is virtually the same for both legal actions: both actions sever the financial relationship...