What Should You Do When Pulled Over?
Getting pulled over by a police officer can be an unnerving experience. It helps to know what to do. Follow these steps to protect your legal rights during a traffic stop. Traffic Defense
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Do you have to divide your retirement account in a Wisconsin divorce?
Wisconsin's status as a community property state requires a 50/50 division of marital assets and debts. The court may consider your retirement fund to be shared property if you contributed to the account during the marriage. Learn more about the possible fate of your...
Is Probate Required?
Any Wisconsin estate in excess of $50,000 must go through probate unless the conditions are met for a specific exemption. Exemptions include assets that are jointly owned, assets with chosen beneficiaries, and assets in a revocable living trust. https://wilawlibrary.gov/topics/estate/probate.php
What Are Your “Miranda” Rights?
“You have the right to remain silent…”. Yes, you really do! The Supreme Court recognized this right in the 1996 decision Miranda v. Arizona. Suspects are required to be informed of their Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights prior to being interrogated. https://www.aclu.org/other/miranda-rule
DOJ Reaches $200,000 Agreement With Briggs & Stratton
The funds will be used to pay the workers’ compensation claims of the bankrupt company’s workers. https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/press/2022/220112-briggs-stratton.htm
1 Van and 16 Dogs in a Rollover Accident
Thankfully, the dogs had no injuries when they were checked after the crash happened according to the Big Bend Fire Department. The Waukesha Sheriff’s Department is investigating the cause of the crash. Van carrying 16 dogs from Austin animal shelter rolls over in Wisconsin
Child Support Worker Arrested on Suspicion of Bribery
If the allegations are true, this worker’s actions could have resulted in parents avoiding punishments for not paying child support, leaving children without the resources they need. Child support worker arrested for allegedly taking bribes
Lawmakers Aim To Amend PTSD Presumption for Workers’ Comp
Wisconsin lawmakers are considering legislation that would amend the state’s current workers compensation presumption for post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by first responders. Source: https://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20211214/NEWS08/912346579/Wisconsin-lawmakers-aim-to-amend-PTSD-presumption
Safety Tips For Winter Driving
The first winter storm of the year served as a great reminder to make safety a priority this winter. https://dma.wi.gov/DMA/wemnews/2021wemnews/ready211210
Divorce and your home: 4 things to consider
Ask anyone who’s getting divorced what questions most concern them, and you’ll come across a familiar shortlist of items. Typically, two items rank right at or near the top: child custody and the house. Let’s set aside the questions of child custody for now and focus...