Archive: May 2013

I’ve ranted in the past about the cases in Wisconsin which prohibit contingent custody/placement orders. A recent pro/con debate in the Wisconsin Journal of Family Law allows me to renew my rant.

It is time for Wisconsin to reconsider the law regarding contingent placement orders.

Sorry if this is getting repetitive, but the Wisconsin Supreme Court today issued yet another weak discipline decision. This time it involves an attorney with four prior disciplinary proceedings.

This morning, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued its decision in Johnson v. Masters. The court reversed the decision of the court of appeals which denied Patricia Johnson’s motion for a QDRO.

It would not be difficult for the Wisconsin Supreme Court to impose progressive discipline as it is so light to begin with. But, here is a case where his first disciplinary violation results in a 90 days suspension, but for his 5th violation, he gets only 60 days.

One of the most common questions I am asked by people who learn that I am a divorce lawyer is “How can I prevent becoming one of your clients?” The answer is complicated.

OK, some people won’t believe the title to this blog post, but it is true!

How many criminal convictions does it take before the Supreme Court of Wisconsin will revoke someone’s law license?