Waukesha County Legal Blog
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...
The factors to consider when choosing a business entity
Starting a business is an exciting time for a Wisconsin entrepreneur. During this stage of your business career, you will have to make many important choices that will affect the future of your company. This includes choosing the most appropriate type of business...
Social media content can be damaging in divorce cases
Most Wisconsin residents have at least one active social media account and many have several. Online platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram allow people to stay in touch with friends, colleagues and family members, but they can also provide divorcing spouses...
Choosing a trust as an IRA beneficiary
For some people in Wisconsin, using a trust can offer certain estate planning advantages. The estate owner will maintain a higher level of control over their assets and be able to dispense funds responsibly to beneficiaries. Trusts also make it easier to pass on...
Debt can cause stress in a marriage
Couples in Wisconsin and throughout the country who went into debt to pay for a wedding are more likely to get divorced. This is according to a survey from LendingTree that included 506 people between the ages of 18 and 53 who were married in the past two years. It...
