How is spousal maintenance determined in a Wisconsin divorce? It is determined by the court. When determining a spousal maintenance order, the court examines specific factors. Such factors include: -each spouse’s education level -the earning capacity of each spouse -the length of the marriage -the earning capacity of each spouse For guidance throughout your divorce case, contact Law Offices of…
Amid the pandemic, motorcycle and scooter sales rose by 11.4 percent. As more people head out on the road, AAA offers up tips to bikers and drivers, on how to avoid motorcycle crashes this year. View these important tips here. If you or a loved one suffers a motorcycle crash due to the negligence of another individual, contact Law Offices…
If you wish for a child support order to be changed, this is known as an “order modification”. A child support change can only be done by a court. Before a court order occurs, there are multiple avenues you can take to start the process of modifying child support. Ways to initiate this process include filing a Stipulation and Order to…
Here are some slip & fall facts provided by the National Floor Safety Institute: Falls represent the leading cause of hospital emergency room visits. Each year, 8 million hospital emergency room visits result from falls. Over 1 million emergency room visits result from slips and falls. Over 2 million fatal injuries occur each year due to floors and flooring materials.…
If you are convicted of a traffic violation, this conviction will result in demerit points being added to your record. If you accumulate 12 or more points during the course of 12 months, then your license will be suspended. The point system works as follows: 12-16 points: 2 month suspension 17-22 points: 4 month suspension 23-30 points: 6 month suspension…
Wisconsin follows the community property model when it comes to division of marital property. This means that marital property is simply divided down the middle (50/50). Before this occurs, marital property must be distinguished from non-marital property. For guidance throughout your unique divorce case, contact Law Offices of Benske, Gatzke, McFadden and Rose. We strive to find solutions that protect your rights…
When you divorce later on in life, you may face unique considerations that other, younger people navigating divorces may not. For example, while younger divorcing couples may have concerns about child custody and child support, among other areas, you may feel more...
The Wisconsin State Patrol supplies “guidelines for motorists who are stopped by state patrol”. These guidelines include ensuring your hands are in plain sight throughout your traffic stop. In order to do this, you can put your hands on top of your steering wheel. Additionally, you want to ensure you put your keys on your dashboard. View the guidelines in…
A guardian ad litem is an individual, (usually an attorney), who is appointed by the court in cases that involve minors. A GAL deeply examines the details of the child’s situation, to determine what case outcome would align with the child’s best interests. A GAL then communicates to the court the outcome they believe should be put into place. Essentially, a…
It does not matter the wholesomeness of your family or the wealth of your household, but domestic abuse can emerge in any home. In the past year while dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more couples spent increasingly longer times together, working from home...