Wisconsin families facing divorce likely have concerns about child custody. Getting answers to these questions can provide peace of mind during a difficult time. Review the factors that influence custody and visitation decisions after Wisconsin divorce. The custody...
What to say and do if you are arrested in Wisconsin
Let’s say that a police officer arrests you. If a cop places you under arrest, do not panic. Many people, even those of good moral character, may face an arrest for a criminal offense. An arrest does not necessarily mean that the state will convict you of a crime, or...
Handling your family business during divorce
Divorce is messy. Divorcing someone involved in your family business can be even messier. A business may be one of your biggest assets, one that you’ve put blood, sweat and tears into. Yet, your spouse probably has too. Figuring out how to handle a shared business...
Why is it important to establish paternity?
Fathers in Wisconsin should know where the state stands on legal parenting. The state assumes married men are the father of their wife's child. They only need to sign the birth certificate. Sometimes, unmarried men must go through extra steps to establish paternity. ...
Understanding Wisconsin drug possession penalties
If you are facing charges of drug possession in Wisconsin, penalties vary significantly depending on the factors in your case. The type of substance, the amount and any prior criminal history all play a role in sentencing. Knowing the potential consequences of a...
What is negligent entrustment?
You know that it is important that new teen rivers in Green Bay have a chance to gain experience behind the wheel. Yet you also know that such drivers (largely due to their inexperience) often present a heightened risk to you and others. Research has shown that they...
Coping with the reality that your children despise you
Coming to terms with the fact that your marriage has ended in a disheartening divorce in Wisconsin may be enough to cause you angst and distraction. Realizing that now, your children have taken the side of your narcissistic spouse and refuse to communicate with you...
Former employee charged with felony theft of tools and materials
A Wisconsin man faces felony charges for allegedly taking tools and materials from his employer, a manufacturer of industrial and home-use power systems and generators. According to The Sheboygan Press, law enforcement officials charged the 48-year-old man with taking...
The risk of a crash while stranded on the road
There are a number of less common car crash risk factors that may need to be carefully considered by drivers and passengers in certain circumstances. For example, if those riding in a vehicle become stranded on the road, they may have a higher chance of being involved...
How do officers check for impairment during traffic stops?
Officers may suspect impaired driving for a number of reasons. Perhaps someone merges lanes or goes around the corner without using a blinker. Maybe they suddenly weave or jerk their vehicle across lanes of traffic or seem to keep moving from side to side in a single...