October is designated as the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and shine a light on the issue of domestic violence. Domestic violence can result in physical injury, psychological trauma, and even death. The devastating consequences of domestic violence negatively effects generations of families for a lifetime. Domestic violence is prevalent […]
Restraining Orders and Orders of Protection
The Wisconsin family law attorneys of Probst Law Offices can provide legal assistance related to restraining orders and orders of protection whether you need help obtaining a restraining order or injunction or have had a restraining order filed against you. When you have a divorce or family law matter involving domestic violence, our experienced family […]
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 […]
Domestic Violence Uptick During COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic is a unique challenge facing many families. One disturbing trend that is arising is the increase in Domestic Violence complaints. With Wisconsin starting a Safer at Home policy many municipalities have started to see an uptick in domestic violence complaints during Covid-19 crises. Self-Isolation policies recommended to halt the viral outbreak has […]
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 […]
Leaving an Abusive Relationship
A pattern of abusive behavior between people currently living together, who have cohabited in the recent past, or who have children together constitutes domestic violence. It can occur between people of the same sex or opposite sex, but over 90 percent of domestic violence is directed toward women of all races, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds. […]
Domestic Violence
If you are the victim of domestic violence, whether it is physical violence or abusive behavior and would like to discuss all your legal options available to you to protect you and your children, contact Probst Law Offices for help. We provide a free, confidential consultation to discuss what options are available to protect you […]
Can I Make My Spouse Move Out During Divorce?
During a divorce, you may want to stay in the family home especially when are children involved. If your spouse refuses to leave, there are certain conditions under which a court can order him or her to go, particularly if the other spouse or children feel threatened. You may request a temporary order if there […]
Appealing Wisconsin Family Court Commissioner Order
Typically, in Wisconsin, family law matters will be heard in front of a family court commissioner out of a need for efficiency and expediency. Sometimes parties believe that the commissioner “got it wrong” and wonder if there is any recourse. The answer is yes. If you disagree with a commissioner’s decision in a contested family […]