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We 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…

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…

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…

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…

Wisconsin 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…

 Petit & Dommershausen, SC, is proud to announce that five of its attorneys have been named to the Wisconsin Super Lawyers lists for 2022. The prestigious lists selected two attorneys as Super Lawyers and three as Rising Stars from the Northeast Wisconsin law firm. The Super Lawyers list is highly selective with no more than…

It’s Friday at 2:30 and you are before a court commissioner or judge.  The previous evening you were arrested and spent the night in jail.  Now you are about have a hearing where your bond will be set.  You are very likely wondering what happens next?  At this hearing, the judge will hear arguments from…

Oh my God, my adult child is charged with a crime. What do you do if your adult child is charged with a crime? The first thing that comes to mind is probably panic. However, the first thing you should be doing is contacting a criminal defense attorney well versed in the law. This is…

               During the COVID-19 Pandemic, many court proceedings have become virtual, using apps such as Zoom or Pexip. Attending court appearances from your home, by computer or phone, is very convenient but can give a false sense of casualness. Virtual hearings are still formal proceedings and you should approach them with seriousness. You don’t want to…

Petit & Dommershausen, SC, remains open for business. We are dedicated to your case and pursuit of your Great Outcome. However, in response to the COVID-19 crisis, we are talking every step possible to protect our clients, our staff and our community. The health and safety of our clients, our attorneys, our staff, and the…