FAMILY LAW: Rewriting the book on marriage
With same-sex marriage now legal in 36 states -- and probably legal in all 50 after the U.S. Supreme Court rules next summer -- same-sex divorces will follow in due course.
FAMILY LAW: A handy decision for divorcees considering a move
If you tell the child’s other parent where you intend to move the child, permission to remove is specific to that location. The removing parent doesn’t have carte blanche to move wherever he or she chooses.
Divorces drop for 3rd straight year across state
While fewer people are getting married in Wisconsin, divorces also continue to decline.
FAMILY LAW: Divorce ‘documentary’ shows little to no reality
Now that we’re in the thick of winter and as Oscar season approaches, thoughts turn to spending some time at the warm local cinema for diversion.
Fools rush in to mediation
Recently a woman, despite her basic fears, called me to discuss divorce mediation.
Divorces, other family crises take civil approach in Ind. court
Nearly 15 years after the Indiana Supreme Court launched its Family Court Project, 22 counties — including Lake and Porter — are working toward a kinder, gentler, more holistic way to resolve family crises, court officials say.
FAMILY LAW: What causes divorce
Perhaps the two most common questions I am asked by people who learn that I am a divorce lawyer are: “What causes most of the divorces I handle?” and “How can I prevent becoming one of your clients?”
FAMILY LAW: Why collaborative divorce continues to decline in popularity
Few articles I’ve written have resulted in as much feedback as a June 8, 2011, piece I did on a collaborative case filings in Waukesha County.
Family – divorce – arbitration — family support — attorney fees — modification
2011AP623, 2011AP2617 In re the marriage of: Symdon v. Symdon
Family – divorce — voluntary dismissal
2011AP2433 In re the marriage of: Kittelson v. Kittelson
Divorced father entitled to dependency tax exemption, rules US Tax Court
A divorced father could claim a dependency exemption on his federal income taxes – even though his child’s mother refused to sign the form ordinarily required by the IRS for such exemptions, the U.S. Tax Court has ruled.
Legal News
- Wisconsin attorney loses law license, ordered to pay $16K fine
- Former Wisconsin police officer charged with 5 bestiality felony counts
- Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
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- The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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