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.