Before finalizing a divorce, Wisconsin residents should do their homework about how benefits are divided in an equitable distribution state. Though most marital assets must be split "fairly," there are exceptions for things like Social Security benefits, which are...
Year: 2020
Classification of sexual assault
When someone engages in non-consensual sexual contact with someone else, it is considered sexual assault in Wisconsin. Consent, in this case, refers to words or actions by a competent person indicating that they agree to the activity. In Wisconsin, sexually assaulting...
Why attorneys report prenups are on the rise
Couples in Wisconsin who are getting married may want to consider a prenuptial agreement. The American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers conducted a survey that found a significant rise in the number of couples asking for prenups. This is no longer a document...
Statistics and causation in U.S. truck accidents
No one in Wisconsin wants to be involved in an accident with a big rig. The standard passenger vehicle is no match with respect to size, and there is always significant damage. Not only are personal injuries almost always a result, but fatal injuries are very common...
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...