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FAMILY LAW: Appeals court reaches correct conclusion in confusing way
The statutes regarding post-judgment modification and removal are confusing. And unfortunately, a recent Court of Appeals decision makes them even more so.
Fools rush in to mediation
Recently a woman, despite her basic fears, called me to discuss divorce mediation.
FAMILY LAW: The problem with prenups
Prenuptial agreements designed to govern a future divorce are strange animals.
FAMILY LAW: The marriage that shouldn’t be
I remember learning on the first day of law school that “bad facts make bad law.”
FAMILY LAW: State justices’ decision on custody agreement leaves large gap
Apparently our state Supreme Court does recognize, after all, the rights of people to privately agree on their own affairs.
FAMILY LAW: Wis. needs to reconsider placement law
It is time for Wisconsin to reconsider the law regarding contingent placement orders.
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: Comparing Wisconsin’s practices nationally, internationally
One of the delights of attending a bar association meeting is seeing new places.
FAMILY LAW: Relationships are at the crux of family law settlements
I feel like a new mom.
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 LAW: New group to help resolve family conflicts
Frequently when talking to a client, I feel that I am practicing more psychology than law. In fact, in some cases, it’s a true pleasure when we get to the legal issues involved, as opposed to the emotional ones.
FAMILY LAW: The good, bad and ugly family court opinions of 2012
As a family law attorney, I prefer when the courts get it right. It makes it much easier to practice law when there is consistency.
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