You often hear that half of marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. In fact, people have been repeating this claim for decades. But is it really true? Sort of. According to some sources, between 35 to 50 percent of first U.S. marriages end in divorce. However, if you...
A Wisconsin police officer must have reasonable cause to pull you over in a traffic stop. For example, if a patrol officer notices your tires veering over a yellow line, the next thing you see in your rearview mirror might be flashing red and blue lights. A vehicle...
If you have ever traveled in another state, only for police to stop you in a roadblock, you understand how unsettling this experience can be, especially if you have had a glass of wine or a beer with friends at a restaurant earlier in the evening. As a licensed driver...
When a Wisconsin family court judge issued a final decree for your divorce, you may have felt mixed emotions. Even if you were the spouse who filed the initial petition, coming to terms with major changes in life is not always easy. Especially if you’re a parent, you...
When you file for a divorce in a Wisconsin court, it sparks numerous changes in your life, especially if you’re a parent. The last thing you want to have happen is to show up in court lacking knowledge of state laws or guidelines that will have an impact on your...
Before you made the decision to go your separate ways, you and your spouse may have had some trigger issues between you that often would lead to arguments. For instance, you may have fought about money all the time or issues concerning your children’s well-being. Such...
When you saw lights flashing on the patrol car behind you as you drove along a Wisconsin highway, you may have immediately felt stressed and nervous. Traffic stops have a way of doing that to people. When you pulled over and a police officer approached you, you may...
When you decide to end your relationship rather than stay in an unhappy marriage, you activate a series of events that includes having to resolve various issues concerning property, finances and other important topics. Wisconsin is one of only nine states that operate...
If there were a book with information to guarantee how to avoid co-parenting problems in divorce, every Wisconsin parent who is preparing for or has recently navigated proceedings would want a copy. If you’re worried about child custody disputes, there are several...
Whether you and your spouse have one child or several, you’ve no doubt encountered challenges as parents when you disagree about a specific child-related issue. For instance, perhaps your teenage son or daughter wanted to attend an overnight party at a friend’s house...
