Petit & Dommershausen Legal Blog
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 MoreThere’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 MoreI 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 MoreCan 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 MoreIt’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 MoreWe 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 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…
Read MoreDivorce parties are becoming more and more popular, even making viral new on social media from time to time, but is it really the best move to make following the completion of your divorce? A lifestyle writer recently consulted with a psychologist, a divorce mediator, and an event planner to come up with some unique…
Read Morehttps://captimes.com/news/local/neighborhoods/walk-the-line-how-bail-jumping-became-wisconsins-most-charged-crime/article_8349851a-f8cd-5fc3-a659-7fc5c1885e25.html Bail Jumping is the most charged crime in Wisconsin. While over the last 20 years the rates of other criminal charges have fallen, bail jumping charges have soared. Tens of thousands of bail jumping charges are filed each year. Why? Captimes article explores. For a little background: Any person released on bail or bond…
Read MoreWisconsin Lawyer: Family Drug Treatment Court: A Boost to Families in Children’s Court: (wisbar.org) Family Drug Treatment Courts In the October 2022 issue of the Wisconsin Lawyer, Brown County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Walsh wrote an article on family drug treatment courts. Family drug treatment courts are modeled after other treatment courts that have been…
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