Under Wisconsin law, a couple who live together but are not married, are not afforded the protection of marital property law, which presumes under...

Can the people who are Power of attorney of my mother's estate prevent me from attending her funeral when she passes away?

The answer is no; the legal authority under the power of attorney ceases upon her death. They have no legal authority whatsoever.

How do I get my ex to refinance our house?

When a couple acquire property together but are not married, you are not afforded the protection of the family code in Wisconsin makes property...

Do I have a case?

Medical malpractice cases are practically non existent in Wisconsin anymore. I wrote a blog about this very topic at our law firm'/s web site and...

The answer is that it is totally up to you; whether discovery is open or closed is not your concern; if you are subpoenaed to appear either for a...

I have full placement and took my daughters mom to court for supervised visits. What is the next step after a review hearing?

Was the mother personally served and notified of the October 10 review hearing? If so, and she fails to show up, she does so at her own peril. If...

With the final hearing set in 21 days the respondent's 2nd lawyer has withdrawn. Will the court proceed with the final date?

The court has discretion to proceed to adjourn the case; it also depends whether the case is set for a final uncontested divorce hearing or trial....

Jurisdiction under the UCCJEA is determined by their "home state" and that is defined as where the children have resided during the last 6 months....

I live in Wisconsin my wife is dead my mother in law has just pass away my wife is name in her will

It depends what the terms of her Will say; if your children are named beneficiaries, they will receive notice of the probate proceedings if a...

How do I get the judge to enforce the "losing right to object"

Interesting question; the answer is that it is up to the judge to decide; the courts have discretion; if the court specifically ordered that both...