Waukesha County Legal Blog
Don’t fall for these estate planning myths
Many people think that just because they don’t have all that much, there really isn’t a need to make an estate plan. But this is a common myth and one of many that convince people to avoid estate planning at all. It’s natural to want to put off planning for your...
What should I do after a car accident?
Car accidents are destructive and deadly accidents that can harm you and your loved ones in the blink of an eye. While the accident takes place in an instant, it can have consequences that last years. The actions that you make after your accident drastically impact...
What are the most common defenses for a DUI?
Driving under the influence of alcohol is an extremely dangerous decision that puts countless lives at risk even on a short drive home. Lawmakers treat this crime very seriously, and the consequences for it matches. Every year, roughly one and a half million people...
What is general litigation?
Litigation is the civil legal dispute between a plaintiff and a defendant. General litigation refers to disputes between two parties involving areas like real estate, business law, contract drafting, and wills and probate. Litigation can also be used to keep major...
How to recognize infidelity in your marriage
Suspicion of infidelity is an uncomfortable, insidious feeling that can make you act out in damaging ways. Sometimes, however, those suspicions turn out to be true, and that often leads to divorce. National surveys show that 15% of women and 25% of men will cheat in...
Why should you choose a general law firm?
Whenever you have to interact with the law, whether it is a criminal charge or a family law matter or an estate planning concern, you should speak to an attorney. But how do you choose one? Finding the right lawyer for you means finding a lawyer who wants to...
Study examines child abuse, parental alienation claims
Wisconsin mothers who accuse their children's father of abuse and who are in turn accused by the father of parental alienation may lose custody of their children. In a study of 2,000 nationwide custody cases involving abuse and parental alienation conducted by a...
Protecting pets with estate planning
Most households in Wisconsin have a pet, but few people think about what would happen to their animals if they suddenly passed away. Even though most people live far longer than dogs, cats and other domestic animals, planning for the future of a pet in case of the...
Financial planning during a divorce
Spouses in Wisconsin who are ending a marriage should make a post-divorce budget. This can be particularly important for a partner who has not been very involved in the family finances. They should also think about how they will pay for the divorce and keep costs...
Why adults should create an estate plan
Wisconsin residents may be able to use a series of documents that determine what happens to their property after they die. The documents can also be used to determine who cares for a minor child after a parent passes. Anyone who is 18 or older can benefit from having...
