Wisconsin residents have likely heard about the sexual harassment and assault allegations made against former movie executive Harvey Weinstein. On Feb. 24, he was convicted on a charge of rape in the third degree in connection with an incident that occurred in 2013....
When a divorce is making its way through the Wisconsin courts, spouses may find themselves bearing a heavy emotional burden. This is magnified when the divorce is contentious and there is a legal battle. If a person is not careful, they could find themselves on the...
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...
Drunk driving is a serious and deadly problem here in The Valley and across the rest of Wisconsin. In 2018, 199 people died in alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes, accounting for nearly one out of every three highway fatalities. Drunk driving charges are known as...
Many motorists in Wisconsin wonder what happens in the time immediately following an arrest for suspicion of DUI. The police could take many different actions after apprehending the driver. For some drivers, it may be their first time being arrested, so the experience...
Every so often, family law attorneys are asked a question about the six-month waiting period before one can re-marry. Usually, they want to know if there is any way to obtain a waiver of the waiting period. The short and long answer is no. Wis. Stat. 765.03 (2)...
According to the National Safety Council, recall compliance rate is only 44% for vehicles 5 years and older as compared to 83% for newer vehicles. As a result, The National Highway Safety Administration estimates that there are about 53 million vehicles on US roadways...
Under a recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling, grandparents may find it more difficult for the courts to grant them visitation against the parents’ wishes. The United State Constitution recognizes fit parents’ fundamental right to raise their children as they deem...
As the weather warms and Fourth of July approaches, you may start hearing the familiar sound of fireworks. Different municipalities have different rules and ordinances, so it is always best to check with the local requirements before lighting fireworks yourself. Never...
In a few days, millions of Americans will be hitting the road for Memorial Day. Unfortunately, based upon fatality reporting of the National Traffic and Highway Safety Administration, Memorial Day weekend is on average the most dangerous holiday weekend for driving....
