The COVID-19 pandemic is a challenging time for parents and families. Wisconsin recently started a Safer at Home policy that has changed routines and schedules. Children are no longer attending school or extracurricular activities, and many parents are now working from home. Unfortunately, some parents are using the uncertainty and safety concerns posed by COVID-19 […]
Do grandparents have legal rights in Wisconsin?
By Attorney Kellen O’Brien Grandparents are an important part of a child’s life. They not only provide love and affection, but grandparents and other relatives also provide child care and financial support, and they develop deep emotional bonds. Grandparents often form a parental bond with their grandchildren because they are asked to assist their adult […]
Temporary Orders for Child Custody
When parents’ divorce, the child’s best interests are first and foremost, which may or may not include shared legal custody as the divorce proceeds. Because children of divorce must have someone to make decisions on their behalf during the process, one parent may agree to give up legal custody in the short term to keep […]
Domestic Violence Child Removal Actions
There are hundreds of cases across the country involving the removal of children from a parent who has suffered domestic abuse at the hands of their spouse or partner. Sometimes labeled as unfit parents, victims of domestic violence are blamed for failing to protect or for neglecting a child who may have witnessed the abuse. […]
Child Custody in Domestic Violence Situations
Domestic violence is pervasive and often is perpetrated by an abuser who is intent on control using threats of violence and physical and emotional abuse to intimidate a victim. An abuser may also target children in the home in order to control a spouse who may just try to go-along-get- along to keep the attention […]
Divorce and the Holidays
Navigating the holiday season following a recent divorce or during ongoing divorce proceedings can be challenging for families. While some of the activities you and your children look forward to will remain the same, some routines will inevitably change after a divorce. It is helpful to discuss what might be different as well as what […]
Dividing Marital Property and Debt in Wisconsin
Wisconsin recognizes no fault divorce, on the grounds of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. In general, no fault means that your relationship is no longer viable and cannot be repaired – it does not matter who is to blame for the breakdown of the marriage. After the decision to divorce is made, couples have many […]
Child Support When Voluntarily Under Employed or Unemployed
A divorced parent with a child support obligation can unexpectedly land on financial hard times, often due to losing employment or a reduction in hours. Despite their best efforts to find gainful employment to support their kids, they may not have the skills or education to find a job or earn as much as they […]
Wisconsin Adoption
Adoption is a complex legal process. It is beneficial to seek the assistance of an experienced and knowledgeable Wisconsin adoption lawyer whether you are a stepparent seeking to adopt your spouse’s child or are interested in a private adoption. It is important to work with a competent legal team to avoid any unnecessary pitfalls and […]
When to Consider Divorce Mediation
Mediation is a process where couples work with a neutral third party trained in conflict resolution and family law to reach an agreement on issues surrounding their divorce. These issues may include making decisions about marital property division, alimony, child custody and support, a family business or other issues unique to your case. Although divorce […]
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