Legal Custody vs. Placement
By Attorney Donna L. Ginzl
Wisconsin has two distinct concepts relating to minor children in family law cases: Legal Custody and Physical Placement. Many people use these terms interchangeably, but... How Can I Help My Children Through the Stress of Parent Separation, Divorce and School?
By Attorney Donna L. Ginzl
It’s that time of year again, back to school! For many families, the new school year is full of excitement and anticipation of new opportunities. ... Grandparent Visitation Rights Awaiting Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision
By Attorney Donna L. Ginzl
In 2000, the United States Supreme Court found in Troxel v. Granville that parents have a constitutionally protected interest in the care, custody, and control... Social Media and Family Law #askingfortrouble
By Attorney Donna L. Ginzl
Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat provide an abundance of opportunities to undermine your family law case. For many, social media... Legal Separation or Divorce?
By Attorney Donna L. Ginzl
A physical separation of spouses is not a “legal separation” regardless of how long it has been since the parties have lived together. A “legal... How Job Loss Can Affect Child Support
By Attorney Donna L. Ginzl
Child support is calculated based on a percentage of the payor’s income (generally 17% for one child, 25% for two children, 29% for three children,... Joint Tenancy Outside of Marriage
By Attorney Donna L. Ginzl
What happens when you make your significant other a joint tenant in your home and your relationship subsequently dissolves? We have been receiving an increase... Parental Liability for Unmarried Parents of a Young Driver
By Attorney Donna L. Ginzl
In Wisconsin, all drivers under the age of 18 are required to have a sponsor before they can be issued a driving instruction permit or... When Can My Child Decide Whom To Live With?
By Attorney Donna L. Ginzl
One of the most frequent questions posed by my clients involved in physical placement disputes is “At what age can my child decide which parent... Protect Your Inheritance From A Possible Division in a Future Divorce
By Attorney Donna L. Ginzl
In general, Wisconsin law presumes that all property acquired by either spouse prior to or during a marriage is marital property. The law further presumes...