There are two types of restraining orders: domestic abuse and harassment. Restraining orders are orders from the court and are also called injunctions, that prevent a person from taking certain actions. These orders go further than simply preventing someone from engaging in abuse or harassment. They also often prohibit all contact with the person asking […]
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Domestic Violence in Family Law in Madison Wisconsin
Domestic Violence in Family law in Madison Wisconsin is an issue the courts do not take lightly for good reason. In order to obtain a restraining order against your abuser which is a court order to keep him/her away from you, the abuse must be a physical assault, damage to property, sexual assault, or a […]
WISCONSIN DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW: WHO PAYS THE BILLS AFTER I FILE FOR DIVORCE?
No law exists automatically requiring either spouse to pay any expenses. In fact, there are very few rules addressing spouses’ behavior just because a divorce petition was filed. Certain rules prohibit a spouse from selling or giving away property without approval. But no rules govern the payment of bills or living expenses, and neither spouse […]
WISCONSIN LAW: WHAT IS A GUARDIANSHIP, AND HOW CAN I GET ONE?
A guardianship is a grant of legal rights to a non-parent of a child. It allows the non-parent to take certain actions, such as authorizing medical treatment, applying for social services, school enrollment, etc., and to obtain “care and custody” of the child. The appointed guardian does not necessarily take the place of the parent, […]
Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Law: What Injuries are Covered by Worker’s Comp and What do I do if I am Injured at Work?
I have been representing people injured in the workplace for 27 years. Over the course of that time there are many similar questions. Hopefully, this blog will answer some of yours. In Wisconsin, worker’s compensation laws cover injuries from either a single accident or that develop from job duties over time. These, repetitive type injuries, […]
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