Archives: Divorce

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.

Avoid the ‘F’ Word: What’s ‘Fair’ Got to Do with It?

Published: Wednesday, April 1st, 2020

To avoid perjury, I never ask my clients whether they think a settlement is “fair.” My ask is whether or not it’s reasonable and in their best interests.

2019 Year in Review

Published: Thursday, February 6th, 2020

After a year of writing this column for the Wisconsin Law Journal, it is time to take a look back at the main issues for the year.

Who Wants to Be Friends – with a Judge?

Published: Monday, January 13th, 2020

On Jan. 13, 2020, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the question of who can be friends with a judge – at least in the cyber world. 

Tips for Successful Mediation

Published: Wednesday, November 27th, 2019

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

The Magic of Mediation

Published: Friday, October 4th, 2019

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.

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.

New Removal Law Ignores Certain Realities

Published: Monday, April 29th, 2019

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.