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Sextortion in Wisconsin
What is Sextortion and how does WI law respond to it? You may have seen news stories about “sextortion” and wondered what it is or how Wisconsin protects against it. There have been many national stories about sextortion, including a recent one affecting a young Wisconsin boy. Sextortion has become increasingly prevalent on social media…
Read MoreChild Support Garnishments
What is wage garnishment and how does it relate to child support? Wage garnishment is a process in which the court will allow a creditor (the person who is owed the debt) to collect a portion of a debtor’s (the person who owes the debt) earnings to satisfy a legal judgment. This can occur in…
Read MoreWho gets my mom’s estate in my divorce?
Questions about Divorces and Inheritance? Dividing assets can be complicated and often leads to difficult questions. Wisconsin follows a marital property approach, which states that any property acquired during the marriage is presumed to be owned equally by both spouses. This means that property acquired during the marriage is generally considered to be owned equally…
Read MoreWhat rights do foster parents have?
As a foster parent, you have one of the hardest jobs in the child welfare system. And often, you may feel like you don’t have much say in anything as it relates to your role in the child’s life. While it’s true that foster parents have limited rights, it’s equally as important to know what…
Read MoreCo-Parenting Problems
There’s a co-parenting app for that Co-parenting isn’t always easy, but there are a number of companies that claim to help ease the pain with their apps that bring co-parenting into the tech age. Below we review a handful popular and up-and-coming apps. Our Family Wizard: Arguably one of the most popular apps, Our Family…
Read MoreWhat is Disorderly Conduct Domestic Abuse?
I was charged with Disorderly Conduct Domestic Abuse, but I did not abuse anyone. “Disorderly Conduct Domestic Abuse” is a short way to say “Disorderly Conduct with a Domestic Abuse Surcharge”. The actual crime that is charged is “Disorderly Conduct[i].” The “domestic abuse” part is not a criminal charge itself but references the Domestic Abuse…
Read MoreWisconsin Vehicle Search by Police
Can the cops search my car? In Wisconsin, vehicle searches only require probable cause to be conducted. There is no need for a warrant, so long as the police officers can point out specific reasons as to why they think you have committed a crime, are currently committing a crime, or are about to commit…
Read MoreWho gets the family pet in a Wisconsin divorce?
It’s not uncommon for couples to claim that they are staying married for their children. Could the same sentiment extend to the family pet? Wisconsin couples who are contemplating divorce may wonder what will happen to their beloved family pet in the event of a divorce. Will there be a custody and placement order for…
Read MoreDo I need to show up to court for my traffic ticket?
We get it. You made a mistake. Maybe you got pulled over for speeding. Or maybe you had a headlight out. You were issued a traffic ticket. You felt you should have received a warning, but you now have a ticket and a court date. What do you do next? First, read the ticket carefully.…
Read MoreWho can make a Will? And can it be revoked?
Who Can Make a Will in Wisconsin? What Steps Do I Need to Follow? In Wisconsin, “Any person of sound mind 18 years of age or older may make and revoke a will.” Wis. Stats. 853.01. While this rule gives most adults the ability to execute a will, there are still some particular formalities that…
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