Petit & Dommershausen Legal Blog
Yes. Wisconsin courts retain the authority to modify maintenance (spousal support) after a divorce judgment has been entered. Maintenance is grounded in the principle that it is the obligation of the supporting spouse to support the other spouse in a manner consistent with the standard of living established during the marriage. As the Wisconsin Supreme…
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Read MoreWhen is it time to draft a will? Planning for the future is important, and in facing the unpredictability of life, you may find yourself with questions surrounding wills. A will is a legal document that designates where your property will go after you pass, and who will raise your children if they are still…
Read MoreWe are frequently asked, “I have been talked to by the police and I might be charged criminally, should I get an attorney now or wait until I am charged?” The answer is do not wait! Get a skilled attorney, versed in criminal law, onboard as soon as possible. There are many reasons to do…
Read MoreWhat 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 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 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 MoreQuestions 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 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…
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