How do attorneys feel about their clients using legal funding programs for financial assistance while case awaits results?

This is a frequent problem for individuals seriously injured in accidents; lawyers are prohibited under ethical rules to borrow or loan money to...

Divorce

You usually need to be a resident of the state you are living in order to file for divorce there. As an example, in Wisconsin, where I practice,...

The answer under Wisconsin law is no. You are obligated to support your children (as your ex wife is as well). Your new wife has no financial...

How should I respond to a voluntary mediation notice?

If paternity isn't established, this person has no legal rights towards your child; unless the court ordered you into mediation as part of a...

If parent is found in contempt of a custody/placement court order what are possible punishment if parent is found in contempt?

Your question and fact scenario is a bit confusing; I think you are basically asking what can the court do if a person is found in contempt for...

Stipulation and order to change form?

You can agree to modify the current child support order and have it "held open," but you cannot agree to have child support waived or terminated,...

If the father of my daughter wants to terminate his parental rights does that also terminate the child support order?

It is against public policy for the father to terminate his parental rights unless this is being done for purposes of putting the child for...

Twisted my ankle.

Premises liability cases are very tough to pursue, whether a slip and fall or trip and fall. Your post doesn't indicate what made you fall: you...

Should I pay off student loans before divorce?

Your decision to pay off your student debts should really be more of a financial one and what is in your best financial interest, than necessarily...

It has been 5 months since my accident, should i continue the law suit?

Your question is a bit confusing. The statute of limitations in Wisconsin for a personal injury case is 3 years from the date of your accident,...