Parents who decide to go their separate ways do not divorce their children or their children’s grandparents when they call it quits although they may wonder if it’s worth all the effort to keep the grandchild – grandparent relationship strong after the divorce. While every situation is certainly unique, the research shows that continuing to […]
Jesse Leichsenring Joins Probst Law Offices, S.C.
Probst Law Offices is pleased to announce that Attorney Jesse Leichsenring has joined our family law practice. With nearly twenty years in practice, Jesse has represented men and women in contested divorce proceedings, custody/placement cases, guardianships, and protective service cases. In addition to Guardian ad Litem work across several counties, he has prosecuted/defended termination of […]
Family Pet and Divorce
The shutdown of businesses during the pandemic has resulted in a pet adoption boom as more families stick it out at home. Coincidentally, inquiries for divorce following months of sheltering in place and social distancing has also gone up with an expectation that more couples will file for divorce as family law courts reopen. Couples […]
How Much Child Support Will I Receive?
The standard guideline for the payment of Wisconsin child support is based on the payer’s gross income and the number of children involved. The guideline percentage amounts are: 17% for one child 25% for two children 29% for three children 31% for four children 34% for five or more children Because every situation is unique, […]
The Pitfalls of a DIY Divorce | The Family Home
When couples decide to separate, among the many considerations is the expense of getting a divorce. If you and your spouse basically agree on just about everything, you may wonder if you can save time and money with a do-it-yourself divorce. The best way to answer the question is to take a closer look at […]
Family Law Does Not Only Mean Divorce
The word “family” is defined by YourDictionary.com as ”a specific group of people that may be made up of partners, children, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents.” This is a more current definition of the word “family” than as defined by Merriam-Webster as “the basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two parents rearing their […]
Grandparent Visitation Refusal
Grandparents often play an important role in their grandchild’s life. They not only provide love and support, they are a valuable resource of information connecting a grandchild to his or her cultural heritage and family history. Unfortunately, when changes in child’s immediate family occur such as divorce or a parent’s untimely death, or even in […]
Invalid Prenuptial Agreements
Spouses who entered into a prenuptial agreement before marriage who are now heading for divorce court may wonder if there is a way to invalidate the prenuptial agreement. Hindsight is 20/20 after all, and what seemed reasonable in the early days of a relationship may seem downright unfair or even suspect when the marriage dissolves. […]
Establishing Legal Fatherhood
These days, many more children are born to parents who are not married, sometimes leaving the paternity of the child in question. In Wisconsin, establishing paternity (legal fatherhood) of a child is determined in three ways: Voluntary Paternity Acknowledgement, a court hearing, or Acknowledgement of a Marital Child. Voluntary Paternity Acknowledgement For parents who are […]
Dividing Marital Debt in a Wisconsin Divorce
Marital property division in a Wisconsin divorce includes not only the division of assets but also division of marital debt. It is important to understand that regardless of who is ordered to pay marital debt, your contract with the creditor does not change. If your name is on a credit card or loan, you remain […]
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