by | Mar 7, 2017 | Family Law
According to data from the National Center of Health Statistics, Millenials and Gen Xers are increasingly living together, rather than get married. The Journal of Marriage and Family also notes that there is a rise in cohabitation in older adults because there are...
by | Feb 13, 2017 | Family Law
During divorce proceedings, a common question we hear is: “At what age can my child choose who s/he lives with?” The short answer to this question is: children cannot make the decision concerning who they want to live with — no matter their age. (Once a child reaches...
by | Oct 6, 2016 | Family Law
In 2015, 14,986 couples filed for divorce in the state of Wisconsin — that’s one divorce for each 2.2 marriages that took place that same year. Many people believe that prenuptial agreements only make sense for the wealthy, but that’s not the case. A marriage is...
by | Jun 22, 2016 | Family Law
When a single (unwed) mother gives birth to a child, a mother is often presented with the option to have the father complete a Voluntary Parent Acknowledgement form at the hospital. This leads to the question: Is it important to establish paternity? By establishing...
by | Mar 22, 2016 | Family Law
Before we discuss what factors are considered to determine legal custody and physical placement of a minor child, let’s refresh your memory on the difference between these two. Legal custody refers to a parent’s right and responsibility to make legal decisions...
by | Mar 11, 2016 | Family Law
When couples separate or divorce, two of the most pressing family matters are child custody and placement. Most people assume that child custody and physical placement (formerly known as “visitation rights”) are the same thing — but they are not, and understanding the...
