Archives: Articles By Gregg Herman

Failed mediations cost time and money. So here are five ways to improve the likelihood of success.

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.

The WI Supreme Court does not accept many family-law cases, so it was surprising when the justices granted review of Pulkkila v. Pulkkila.

Should courts ever grant grandparents’ visitation rights against parents’ wishes?

When it comes to employment choices, having a support obligation means that the good ol’ USA is no longer a free country.

Wisconsin’s new relocation law, while having many good aspects, has all the look of a law which was drafted by a committee on which few people with real family-law experience were serving.

I recently read an interesting article in Wisconsin Lawyer concerning domestic abuse and child custody. I have more than a few thoughts.

The WI Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in a grandparent-visitation case that might affect the law in an important and highly emotional area.

Requiring parties to exchange tax returns in child support cases may cause confusion.

Three new laws affect family law matters regarding child removal procedures, deposition restrictions, and “Sara’s Law.”