Archives: Child Support

The Role of a Family Law Attorney in Settlement Negotiations

Published: Monday, May 4th, 2020

It’s far more common to accompany a client to a mediation session than to a contested court hearing. But that requires experience and negotiation skills.

How Support Has Changed in the Age of COVID-19

Published: Friday, April 24th, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted everything, including issues related to child support by parents who have lost their jobs.

A Marriage Story: Is It Close To Real Life?

Published: Friday, March 6th, 2020

I was pleasantly surprised with Noah Baumbach’s new film “A Marriage Story”.

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.

Choice of Jobs in a Time of Full Employment

Published: Tuesday, May 28th, 2019

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

Krause Muddies Water in Child Support Cases

Published: Wednesday, October 31st, 2018

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

New Legislation – Or the Less Things Change

Published: Wednesday, May 16th, 2018

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

Wisconsin Family Law Case Finder

Published: Friday, February 23rd, 2018

On March 1, 2018, Loeb & Herman will debut Wisconsin Family Law Case Finder, a subscription based legal research service specifically designed for family law attorneys.

No Tax Deductions for Maintenance

Published: Friday, January 19th, 2018

There are many unknowns about who will benefit from the new tax bill just passed by Congress. What it does for sure is hurt individuals getting divorced in maintenance situations.

Proposed Changes to Wisconsin’s Child Support Guidelines

Published: Wednesday, November 16th, 2016

Proposed changes to Wisconsin’s Child Support Guidelines related to high-income formula make sense, other proposals seem to be solutions in want of a problem.