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Adverse Possession. Can you claim someone else’s property in Wisconsin?
Adverse possession is a concept where a person can actually gain legal title over someone else’s land. Wisconsin courts have continued to enforce this notion. The idea behind adverse possession if that if you spend enough time caring for someone else’s real property, that they don’t care about or perhaps have even forgotten, and the…
Read MoreHappy Holidays 2019
From everyone at Petit & Dommershausen, SC, to all of our clients, their families, and our community – Happy Holidays!
Read MoreImport Wisconsin Divorce Law Changes: Impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Family Law
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed in 2017, imposed extensive changes throughout the tax code. A few of those changes directly impact Wisconsin family law litigants and are important to keep in mind, particularly when going through a divorce. The first, and arguably most drastic change which impacts family law, is the elimination of…
Read MoreIs CBD Oil Legal in Wisconsin?
If you have driven through, or live in, any medium to large-size city in Wisconsin, chances are you have seen at least one “CBD Oil Sold Here!” banner hanging in a store window. The use of CBD oil has become increasingly trendy over the last year, and many users claim that it can help…
Read MoreGrandparents Rights (Updated 10/09/2019)
Grandparent Rights in Wisconsin Many states allow at least some form of grandparent visitation, after a determination as to whether such visitation is in the best interests of the child. However, under a new WI Supreme Court case this process has gotten much more difficult. The first thing the grandparents must prove is that the…
Read MorePardons in Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s Governor has reinstated pardon review. Petit & Dommershausen, SC, offers a broad overview of the pardon process based on announced rules and governing law. Questions? Contact us today. PARDON ELIGIBILITY An individual is eligible for a pardon only if all of the following conditions apply to them: Must be for a felony conviction. However,…
Read MoreWhat Are the Consequences of a Misdemeanor?
What will happen if I am charged with a misdemeanor? What happens after a misdemeanor conviction? Can I go to college after a misdemeanor conviction? These and many other important questions are asked when dealing with a misdemeanor charge. Unfortunately, many people don’t fully understand the consequences of a misdemeanor conviction in Wisconsin. A conviction…
Read MoreWisconsin Law: At what age can a child decide which parent they want to live with?
So, you’re either going through a divorce or you already have an existing placement order. Your child is at an age where they have started to express an opinion as to which parent they want to live with or spend the most time with. At what age does the child’s opinion matter? Under Wisconsin statutes,…
Read MoreCan they take your blood if you passed out? “Mitchell v. Wisconsin: Unconscious Drivers and the Implied Consent Law”
It is common knowledge that those who drive after consuming a sufficient amount of alcohol may be charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). While investigating an OWI case, it is common for law enforcement officials to ask the driver of the vehicle to submit to a breath and blood test. This…
Read MoreCriminal Defense Minute
Interested in learning more about the role of a Defense Attorney? Attorney Nathan J. Wojan, from Petit & Dommershausen, SC, offers a brief outline on the topic in this video. Interested in learning more? Call him at 920-739-9900. Attorney Wojan serves Wisconsin.
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