domestic abuse

Apr 16, 2026

Brookfield attorney license revoked in abuse case

Wisconsin Supreme Court revokes attorney Osman Mirza’s license after felony stalking and domestic abuse conviction involving prolonged misconduct.

Jun 24, 2020

Marsy’s Law director appointed to Wisconsin Crime Victims’ Rights Board

The Marsy's Law for Wisconsin outreach director Nela Kalpic has been appointed to the Wisconsin Crime Victims' Rights Board.

Apr 2, 2019

Fathers’ rights groups too often overlook children’s interests

With a new legislative session underway, once again there are efforts to require Wisconsin family courts to order equal physical placement in every – or virtually every – case.

Jan 30, 2019

Legislation dealing with domestic abuse, custody not having intended effect

An interesting article recently appeared in the Wisconsin Lawyer concerning domestic abuse and child custody: Meuer, Gibart & Roach, “Domestic Abuse: Little Impact on Child Custody and Placement”, Wisconsin Lawyer, Vol. 91, No. 11 (December, 2018).

Oct 2, 2018

Police: Man responsible for murder-suicide in Madison

Madison police say a man with a history of domestic abuse shot and killed a woman he had been seeing before killing himself over the weekend.

May 21, 2018

DA office using federal grant to help protect abuse victims

A Wisconsin district attorney's office is using a $100,000 federal grant under the Victims of Crime Act to provide protection to those who've suffered domestic abuse.

Apr 11, 2016

Walker signs bills expanding crime victim rights

Gov. Scott Walker is signing bills designed to help crime victims.

Feb 12, 2015

Assembly passes bill to clarify courts’ jurisdiction in abuse cases

A bill passed Thursday by the state Assembly would give Wisconsin courts jurisdiction over restraining orders or injunctions in cases of domestic, child and adult abuse, regardless of whether the alleged instances occurred in state or elsewhere.

Jul 21, 2014

Domestic abuse shelters emerge from shadows

Domestic abuse shelters, often tucked away in the protective privacy of an obscure neighborhood, have begun moving out of the shadows with more public profiles aimed at generating more community support and better access for victims.

Dec 23, 2013

Wisconsin DOJ awards grants

The Wisconsin Department of Justice has awarded 11 grants worth nearly $561,000 to help victims of sexual assault and domestic abuse.

Dec 17, 2013

Wis. justices suspend Chicago attorney for domestic abuse convictions

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Chicago attorney for three domestic abuse-related convictions, rejecting a referee’s decision to simply issue a public reprimand.

Sep 24, 2013

Bill proposes tighter gun rules for abusers (UPDATE)

A bipartisan bill expected to get a speedy hearing at the state Capitol would better verify whether domestic and child abusers covered by restraining orders have guns in their possession.