Family, Criminal & Children's Court Attorneys Since 1991
Teenagers have a deep need to separate themselves from their parents. Sometimes, that may be more literal than others. Teens often try to spend time with their friends instead of their families on special days. In some cases, they might even refuse to interact with...
People who are going into a child custody case have to carefully consider how they set the rules in the parenting plan. There are several that can be considered, one of which is who will watch the children if the parent who has them at the time needs childcare. Some...
Litigated or contested divorces tend to take longer and cost more than those that are negotiated or mediated. They also lead to the exposure of more private information in family court, which can affect people's relationships and reputations. Spouses who are aware of...
Co-parenting is rarely straightforward, even in the most amicable situations. When both parents are committed to the well-being of their children, it’s possible to create a stable, supportive environment post-separation. However, the balance shifts when one parent...
Many people preparing for divorce try to negotiate settlements. Instead of litigating in family court, they attempt to work cooperatively with one another. Doing so can be much faster and can also help control the total costs generated by the divorce process....
Living with a person with narcissistic tendencies can be challenging, but divorcing one is even more complex, especially when you share children. There are many things that you have to consider as you’re going through this situation. One of the most important things...
Despite the custody order that was issued during your divorce, they’re constantly violating it. Consequently, you’re dealing with missed drop-offs, late pick-ups or even being denied parenting time with your child. It can be understandably frustrating, exhausting and...
Child support and parenting time are treated as separate legal matters in Wisconsin. Suppose a co-parent has a child support obligation; the payments they make are intended to help ensure the child’s needs are met. On the other hand, as a co-parent, they have the...
If you are going through a divorce with children, you certainly are thinking about your parental rights and your custody rights. For many people, their main focus is preserving these custody rights so that they can maintain a relationship with their child. But the...
Divorce has a reputation for being a disruptive and stressful process. Even spouses who agree that ending a marriage is the right choice may find themselves fighting and struggling to navigate the process gracefully. Small emotional reactions can snowball into major...