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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 Wisconsinprotects against it. There have been many national stories about sextortion, including a recentone affecting a young Wisconsin boy.Sextortion has become increasingly prevalent on social media platforms such as Snapchat…
Read MoreWhat 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 owedthe debt) to collect a portion of a debtor’s (the person who owes the debt) earnings to satisfy alegal judgment. This can occur in many situations, including…
Read MoreQuestions about Divorces and Inheritance?Dividing assets can be complicated and often leads to difficult questions. Wisconsin follows amarital property approach, which states that any property acquired during the marriage ispresumed to be owned equally by both spouses. This means that property acquired during themarriage is generally considered to be owned equally by both spouses, including…
Read MoreAs 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…
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