Is it legal for my landlord to send a repairman into my apartment without telling me?

Absent several exceptions, the general rule is that entry into a dwelling unit may occur only upon advance notice and at reasonable times--such,...

Which is the right form to fill out in order to change name in the state of Wisconsin (Milwaukee)?

Form CV-450 is the traditional petition for name change (for adults and minors 14 years of age or older). Form CV-455 is the petition for a...

Can a probation officer have a cell phone connection with client so calls and texts can be exchanged daily?

I have changed the "practice area"--hopefully you will get more opportunity for responses.

Wis. Ch. 802 is the statutory chapter pertaining to "pleadings, motions, and pretrial practice" in civil procedure. The general rules of pleading...

What does shared custody mean?

In Wisconsin, "legal custody" means the right and responsibility to make "major decisions" concerning the child [Wis. Stat. Sec. 767.001(2)(a)]. ...

How do you sell a deceased person's house?

In this case, it is important to ensure that the 'executor of the will' has been issued domiciliary letters by the probate court. Once these...

What can I do if I sold a car to a private party, but they haven't paid me yet?

If you have a written agreement, such agreement should have a remedy or the types of remedies that you can pursue. If not, then you will likely...

If I received a 5 day notice to pay or vacate and I can’t pay full amount by date outlined will I be evicted?

Your best bet would be to contact the landlord and see if they would be willing to work with you--sometimes honest negotiation can help if you...

How do I get a tenant whose lease is up to actually move out?

Leases for less than one-year do not need to be in writing--as such, any argument that the lease isn't 'legally binding' is false. That being...

I'm curious. Is my landlord responsible for removing bedbugs or am I?

There are certain requirements and repairs that a landlord is obligated to abide by [Wis. Stat. Sec. 704.07(2)(a)]. In the case of damage to...