Appleton Law Blog
How to arrive at a custody schedule
Perhaps the most important part of a Wisconsin divorce agreement is the custody schedule that the parents create. When there is a realistic schedule in place early on, it can reduce the risk that the two parents end up fighting in court. Accordingly, parents will need...
Prescription drugs can cause impaired driving
Drivers in Wisconsin and throughout the country can be charged with a DUI even if they are impaired by legal medication. This is because individuals who are drowsy, dizzy or unable to focus on road conditions can be a danger to themselves and others. In some cases,...
Talking to kids about divorce
Going through a divorce is never easy, but it is especially challenging when children are involved. Wisconsin couples may be wondering how to tell their young children that they plan to separate, or they may be looking for ways to help their children adjust to...
Juggling divorce with the demands of the workplace
Divorce can be one of the most stressful experiences that a person undergoes, and some people in Wisconsin may be worried about how it will affect their performance at work. Problems at work or even job loss will compound the stress of divorce, so it is important to...
What to expect in a gray divorce
When Wisconsin spouses divorce after the age of 50, there are financial considerations that come into play that were not present when they were younger. Instead of needing to make arrangements about children, the issues of a gray divorce are primarily financial since...
Drowsy driving and how to prevent it
Every year in the U.S., there are approximately 328,000 car crashes involving a drowsy driver. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety formed this estimate and says that this is 350% higher than official statistics. Of these crashes, many of which take place in...
Man taken into custody in shooting of neighbor
A 62-year-old Wisconsin man was taken into custody as a murder suspect after a shooting on May 8. The shooting occurred around 10 p.m., and the man killed was his 64-year-old neighbor on whom he had previously taken out a restraining order that was due to expire at...
Food Delivery Safety
Most people are anxious for their favorite restaurants and bars to open again. Until that happens, many of us continue to support our local establishments with take out, curbside service and delivery. Such service raises many questions about safety. Two important...
What is the right visitation schedule for an infant?
The ideal infant visitation schedule will not be the same for all Wisconsin parents. It may even take some time for parents to figure out the solution that best meets their infant's needs. In any event, the parents must figure out how to balance both sides' rights...
TIME TO CHECK CAR RECALLS
In these trying times, many of us may have some extra time to improve road safety. One easy way to protect yourself and others is to check recalls on your vehicle. It is generally quite easy. Check to Protect is a national campaign to help people get the recall...
