Archives: Divorce
Fathers’ Rights Groups Too Often Overlook Children’s Interests
Published: Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019
Once again, there are efforts to require Wisconsin family courts to order equal physical placement in every – or virtually every – case.
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.
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.
Parenting and Divorce: Three Key Factors
Published: Wednesday, September 20th, 2017
There are three primary factors affecting children in divorce situations.
On Family Law in the Military
Published: Wednesday, July 19th, 2017
Recent court and legislative actions affect the division of military retirement pay and physical placement schedules for divorcing military families.
Using Third-Party Decision Makers
Published: Wednesday, May 24th, 2017
Two recent family law cases address this question from different standpoints.
Lawyer-mediators Drafting Settlement Agreements
Published: Wednesday, March 15th, 2017
A new SCR rule allows lawyer-mediators to draft settlement docs in family cases. Will it work in complex situations?