Abuse of Discretion – Divorce – Maintenance Payments

By: Derek Hawkins//January 15, 2020//

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WI Court of Appeals – District IV

Case Name: Brian Todd Mickelson v. Cynthia Lynn Mickelson

Case No.: 2019AP384

Officials: Kloppenburg, Graham, and Nashold, JJ.

Focus: Abuse of Discretion – Divorce – Maintenance Payments

Brian Mickelson appeals a circuit court order requiring him to continue making maintenance payments to Cynthia Mickelson. The issue is whether the court erroneously exercised its discretion by refusing to modify Brian’s maintenance obligation based on Brian’s retirement. We conclude that the court reasonably exercised its discretion. Accordingly, we affirm.

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Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.

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