A guardianship grants a non-parent certain rights to provide care and custody of a child. Guardians of a minor can be granted various powers, including the right to make decisions regarding finances, medical care, education, receipt of government services, employment, etc. The award of these powers comes with a very serious responsibility to act in […]
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WISCONSIN DIVORCE LAW: WHAT ISSUES ARE INVOLVED IN A HOME AND MORTGAGE AT DIVORCE?
I estimate that in more than 50% of my divorce cases, the allocation of the home and mortgage between the spouses is a serious issue. Because of the poor economy, couples own homes that are worth less than the mortgage balance, or cannot afford the mortgage payments on only one post-divorce salary. These couples need […]
Wisconsin Family Law: Can I Ever Be Assumed To Be The Father Of A Child?
The identify of the mother is never in question, for obvious reasons. However, when non-married partners have a child, there is no presumption of fatherhood. Fathers must formally establish their paternity through a court filing. If the mother acknowledges the father’s paternity, this can be done rather easily, by agreement. If the mother is unsure […]
Wisconsin Personal Injury Law: It was Just an Accident! Really?
In the 27+ years in which I have been representing victims injured in car accidents caused by the negligence of others, I have heard it said many times by defense attorneys and insurance adjusters that their client or their company is not responsible because it was “just an accident”. These people argue that the car […]
Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Law: My Insurance Company is Paying My Benefits and the Medical Bills So I Don’t Need an Attorney Do I?
As a worker’s compensation attorney, many questions pass my way. A common question is: My insurance company is paying my benefits and the medical bills so I don’t need an attorney do I? Answer: Many times, if you are injured and report your injury in a timely manner you will receive temporary disability benefits if […]
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