Archives: Articles By Gregg Herman

The statutes regarding post-judgment modification and removal are confusing. And unfortunately, a recent Court of Appeals decision makes them even more so.

While prenuptial agreements must have some semblance of “fairness,” there’s no definition provided of what that term means.

I’m not sure that the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in McLeod v. Mudlaff is bad law. But the case certainly seems to involve bizarre facts.

Apparently the Wisconsin Supreme Court does recognize, after all, the rights of people to privately agree on their own affairs.

The Ultimatum Game is a two player, two move, finite game. Each player makes one move and the game is over. Now let’s translate this game to real life in a divorce case.

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

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.

So, how does the practice of family law in Wisconsin compare to other states? Quite well, it turns out.

Wouldn’t it be nice if there were an organization in which professionals from the family-law bar, mental-health providers and the courts come together in an effort to share information? That’s what The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts is all about.

Here is a look at the good, not-so-good and downright worst court opinions of the past year.