Archive: 2014

Perhaps the greatest gray area in family law in Wisconsin deals with retirement. First, there is no definitive answer to the question, “When can I retire?” Second, there is no definitive answer to the question, “If I can retire, will spousal support be terminated or simply reduced?” A recent Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision does not do much to answer either question.

Should his parents have power of attorney to use his frozen sperm? It appears that there is no legal obstacle to using the frozen sperm.

If there is a support obligation, the choice of employment must take it into account.

The Wisconsin Law Journal just published my column on the Brin v. Brin case.

I agree with four out of the five, which is a pretty good percentage.

I do believe that at some point, same-sex marriages will be recognized everywhere but Judge Crabb’s ruling is going to be reviewed and could be overturned.

The problem is that our disciplinary system is a joke. Yes, a review is needed. Please make it a serious one.

Here are some ideas — some tried and tested and some not — which might break the impasse when all else has failed to reach a settlement in a divorce.

If a marriage is terminable, the sooner it is put to rest, the sooner the rest of life can start. Dead marriages don’t come back to life. Rather, they fester and the emotional toll gets worse

Large cases are generally easier to settle than smaller ones. For one, both sides have a lot to lose. Fear can do wonders to promote compromise.