Archive: 2014

There seems to be a general acceptance of retirement at least at age 65. But, that does not necessarily mean that maintenance should terminate.

There is a common myth that kids want their parents to stay together or get back together. In reality, what kids want, more than anything else, is peace.

Unfortunately, sometimes raw emotions control common sense. The result is unfortunate for both parties – and even worse for the children who are innocent victims.

Joint legal custody is a nice term with no practical meaning.

In a recent opinion the District 4 Court of Appeals misapplied Wisconsin statutes regarding the meaning of joint custody. Fortunately, it was an unpublished decision. Unfortunately, it is an authored opinion, so it can be cited for its persuasive value.

“Getting it right” meant ruling that only gifts and inheritances, whenever received, are exempt.

Here is the greatest revenge of all – show your ex spouse that you don’t need him by making a good life for yourself without him.

Too often, white collar criminals get off with probation and restitution under the theory that if they go to jail, the victims will not be recompensed.

Should a court have authority to order a parent to pay for post high school expenses if the child has the need and the parent has the ability to pay? There are pros and cons.

It is NOT really joint custody – it is severable custody. In other words the statute does not require the parties to act jointly, but specifically authorizes them to act separately.