Common Questions and Answers about the Divorce Process
By Attorney Nadine I. Davy
Studies have shown that for many people, divorce ranks second only to a death of a loved one in terms of emotional turmoil, pain and... “Security Check” Time is Not Necessarily Paid Time
By Attorney Brian G. Formella
Ordinarily, an employer must pay wages to an employee for all work performed by the employee. However, not all time that an employee is at... 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... Wisconsin Act 10
By Attorney Brian G. Formella
Many Wisconsinites are aware that Wisconsin Act 10 transformed union-management labor relations in the public sector when it became law in 2011. The enactment produced... Life Estates – No Estate Recovery If Created Before August 1, 2014
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
If you are considering transferring your property to your children and retaining a life estate, you may want to act now to avoid the adverse... Changes To Life Estates and Jointly-Held Property – Wisconsin Act 20
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
New Wis. Stat. s. 49.849(3)(a), provides that any property of a decedent that is transferred by a person who has possession of the property at... Social Media Protection Act
By Attorney Brian G. Formella
Wisconsin's new Social Media Protection Act is significant for employers. There have been several high-profile cases around the nation in the last several years that... Insurance Plays Critical Role
By Attorney Richard H. Fuller
The benefits of having good insurance and high policy limits cannot be overemphasized. When a new client comes into our office to discuss a potential... Medicaid Program – Partial Repeal of Wisconsin Act 20
By Attorney Katherine A. Young
As of December 2013, the Wisconsin Legislature enacted a partial repeal of Wisconsin Act 20. The partial repeal is contained in Wisconsin Act 92, which... Medicaid and Long-Term Care Planning – Important Changes
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
Wisconsin’s 2013-2015 Budget passed as Wisconsin Act 20 on June 30, 2013 and was published on July 1, 2013. The new law contains sweeping changes... Trustee Duties Change – Wisconsin Act 20
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
Wisconsin Act 20 amends Wis. Stat. s. 701.065, effective for deaths of Settlors or beneficiaries that occur on or after October 1, 2013, regardless of... Wisconsin Act 20
By Attorney Amy J. Eddy
New Wis. Stat. s. 49.849(3)(a), provides that any property of a decedent that is transferred by a person who has possession of the property at...