Archive: 2003
Same-Sex Marriage Issue Has Interesting Legal Elements
Published: Wednesday, November 26th, 2003
Although the Wisconsin legislature failed to override Gov. Jim Doyle’s veto of legislation to define marriage as between a man and a woman, the issue may be moot if other states recognized same-sex marriage
Lemere Decision Gives Both Sides Ammunition
Published: Wednesday, July 23rd, 2003
The Wisconsin supreme court recently artfully danced around a few thorny policy issues when it released its long-awaited decision in LeMere v. LeMere, 2003 WI 67.
Supreme Court Addresses Child Custody Jurisdiction
Published: Wednesday, July 9th, 2003
The issue of jurisdiction over family court issues became clearer recently when the Supreme Court of Wisconsin issued its opinion in Tammie J.C. v. Robert T.C., 2003 WI 61.
Who Represents Your Child?
Published: Tuesday, July 1st, 2003
When there is a significant dispute over children, in most jurisdictions the court will appoint a representative for the child.
Court Interprets Collection Statute Literally
Published: Sunday, June 1st, 2003
The Wisconsin Supreme Court made its first venture into the complicated issue of the statute of limitations for pursuing child support arrears on May 30, when it decided State v. Hamilton.