Considering a Prenup?

Dec 1, 2015 | Family Law

Wisconsin prenup agreements allow spouses to avoid Wisconsin’s marital property rules upon filing for divorce or separation. Wisconsin law says that each spouse owns one-half of all marital property. However, what is considered “marital property” during a marriage is...

Can the same lawyer represent both spouses in a divorce?

Oct 21, 2015 | Family Law

Many times potential clients will ask if both spouses can be represented by the same attorney for their divorce. The answer is no. In Wisconsin, a lawyer’s ethical obligations prohibit him or her from representing two parties in the same action who have adverse...

How can I keep my legal fees low for my family law dispute?

Oct 12, 2015 | Family Law

Clients often seek the help of a family law attorney when they are facing difficult and emotional concerns for themselves or their children. Certain complex legal issues can no doubt become expensive. However, as a client, there are some actions you can take to...