Archive: 2019
Family Law Update for December 2019
Published: Tuesday, December 24th, 2019
In this Issue: Introducing Herman Mediation Services, Contempt of non-payment of GAL fees and more!
Tips for Successful Mediation
Published: Wednesday, November 27th, 2019
Failed mediations cost time and money. So here are five ways to improve the likelihood of success.
Family Law Update for November 2019
Published: Friday, November 15th, 2019
In this Issue: “The Judge on Facebook” case, divorce and social media and more!
Family Law Update for October 2019
Published: Friday, October 18th, 2019
In this Issue: Proposed GAL Training Rule, Women and Divorce, Post-Divorce Tax Benefits After Alimony Deduction’s Death and more!
The Magic of Mediation
Published: Friday, October 4th, 2019
With the training available to mediators today and the track record of success, it is close to malpractice for a lawyer to take a client to trial without at least trying mediation.
Family Law Update for September 2019
Published: Friday, September 13th, 2019
In this Issue: Review for “Judge on Facebook” case, effects of divorce on work performance, sperm donation and more!
Case Raises Questions about Mandatory Court Rulings
Published: Thursday, September 5th, 2019
The WI Supreme Court does not accept many family-law cases, so it was surprising when the justices granted review of Pulkkila v. Pulkkila.
Family Law Update for August 2019
Published: Thursday, August 1st, 2019
In this Issue: Legislative Council Study Committee on Placement and Support and more.
Does It Really Take A Village?
Published: Tuesday, July 30th, 2019
Should courts ever grant grandparents’ visitation rights against parents’ wishes?
Family Law Update for July 2019
Published: Monday, July 22nd, 2019
In this Issue: Winning the lottery, managing your divorce at the office, embryo donations and more.