Probst law offices is excited to announce that attorney Jane Probst is now practicing family law in both Illinois and Wisconsin courts. Jane was sworn into the Illinois State Bar on August 16, 2022. Jane will be practicing primarily in the northern Illinois counties of Lake, McHenry and Jo Daviess. Jane, who is originally from […]
Differences Between Adoption and Guardianship
The difference between adoptions and guardianships are significant: Adoption, on the other hand, terminates a parent’s rights and obligations to the child, severing all ties unless there is a special agreement to continue visitation between the parties. The Role of the Guardian A guardian’s responsibilities typically include providing the day to day needs of a […]
What to Expect During a Child Custody Evaluation
When parents cannot agree on custody arrangements for their child in a divorce, a judge will likely order a custody evaluation to determine what is in the best interests of the child. What to Expect When Speaking to a Child Custody Evaluator During a custody evaluation, the person assigned will speak to the parents and […]
When Grandparents Take Over Care of Grandchild
Today, many parents rely on the help of family members to raise their children for a variety of reasons. It may be that a parent is working two jobs or is attending school and needs a reliable sitter. Other times a parent may just be struggling and needs help taking care of their child. Often […]
Ex Moved Out of State | Stopped Paying Child Support
When your ex-spouse fails to pay child support there are a number of remedies from wage garnishment to revoking a driver’s license to ensure compliance. A parent may also be held in contempt of court and face legal consequences. Even when spouses live in separate states, matters related to past due child support are typically […]
Wisconsin Alimony Determination
If you are a stay-at-home parent considering divorce, you may have concerns about making ends meet after the divorce when you have been financially dependent on a spouse. Alimony or spousal maintenance is not always awarded in a Wisconsin divorce, but with the help of an experienced attorney you may be able to present a […]
Preparing for Guardianship of an Adult Child
When a child with special needs is a minor, parents make decisions about healthcare, school and other legal decisions on their behalf. When a child turns 18, guardianship may be appropriate so that parents can continue to make decisions for an adult child with special needs, who may otherwise struggle without needed support. Least Restrictive […]
Restraining Orders and Domestic Abuse Injunctions
When there are issues of domestic abuse in a divorce, a victim may wish to get a court order to stop an estranged spouse from contacting them. Although the terms ‘restraining order’ and ‘court ordered injection’ are used interchangeably, a restraining order is typically granted temporarily until a future hearing is held to determine if […]
My Ex-spouse Will Not Stop Contacting Me
Even if a relationship was amicable during a marriage, if one partner wants to leave a marriage and the other does not agree, harassment may be the unfortunate result. If an estranged spouse repeatedly contacts you for no legitimate purpose despite being asked to stop, it can make it difficult to move on with your […]
Same Sex Child Custody in a Divorce
Same sex marriage was legalized in the state of Wisconsin in 2014, providing same sex couples with the same rights as opposite sex couples, including how issues such as marital property division or spousal maintenance are handled in a divorce.Although same sex divorce cases are handled similarly across the board, issues regarding child custody in […]