Archives: Children and Divorce

Legislation Dealing With Domestic Abuse, Custody Not Having Intended Effect

Published: Thursday, January 31st, 2019

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

Can Grandparents’ Visitation Rights Infringe on Children’s Well-being?

Published: Wednesday, January 9th, 2019

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.

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 Legislation on Removal of Children

Published: Wednesday, November 15th, 2017

New legislation targets procedural problems in applying the child removal law in divorce and paternity cases.

Parenting and Divorce: Three Key Factors

Published: Wednesday, September 20th, 2017

There are three primary factors affecting children in divorce situations.

Using Third-Party Decision Makers

Published: Wednesday, May 24th, 2017

Two recent family law cases address this question from different standpoints.

Delegating Custody and Placement Disputes to Third Parties

Published: Wednesday, January 18th, 2017

Can post-judgment divorce disputes regarding custody and placement be delegated to third parties?

Zero Tolerance During Child Placement Conflicts

Published: Saturday, October 15th, 2016

Clients don’t always welcome the recommendation to not drink when it affects placement, but zero tolerance is the only solution.