I have more than 20 years' experience representing men and women in divorce and paternity cases. I represent my clients in all aspects of family law, including placement, custody, child support, maintenance/alimony, property division, prenuptial agreements, establishment of paternity, and legal separation. I have developed several spread sheets to help clients analyze their assets, liabilities, and income.
My background as a small-business owner makes me uniquely qualified to understand, analyze, and litigate or settle the complex financial issues that often arise in family law cases. For example, I have considerable experience with difficult self-employment issues. My strong understanding of tax law helps my clients resolve issues of maintenance and child support. It is important to look beneath the surface of a party's tax return to determine the amount of income available for child support and maintenance. I have successfully argued on appeal that depreciation deductions should be allowed prior to determining income available for support. Conversely, some deductions that are allowed by the IRS for tax reduction purposes may not be allowable for determination of support.
Practice areas
27 years
27 years
27 years
Languages spoken
English
Wessel, Lehker & Fumelle Inc.
123 E Doty # 303
Madison, WI, 53703-3321
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WI | Good Standing | 1995 | 05/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Lawyer | Wessel, Lehker & Fumelle Inc | 1995 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law Section | Member | 2002 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University Of Wisconsin | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
University of Wisconsin | BS | 1986 |
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Lilie Schoenack, Family Attorney on Feb 24, 2021
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I worked with Keith on an extremely complicated child custody jurisdictional issue. His level of commitment to our shared client was incredible to watch. He worked tirelessly coming up with innovative solutions to protect our client's rights and in the process demonstrated the right way to practice law. All attorney's should aspire to his level of grace.
David Kowalski, Family Attorney on Apr 5, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I 100% endorse Keith. He is a highly knowledgeable and active member of the legal community. He is skilled at forcefully advocating for his client while remaining open to clear and tailored settlement possibilities.
Lilie Schoenack, Family Attorney on Feb 24, 2021
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I worked with Keith on an extremely complicated child custody jurisdictional issue. His level of commitment to our shared client was incredible to watch. He worked tirelessly coming up with innovative solutions to protect our client's rights and in the process demonstrated the right way to practice law. All attorney's should aspire to his level of grace.
David Kowalski, Family Attorney on Apr 5, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I 100% endorse Keith. He is a highly knowledgeable and active member of the legal community. He is skilled at forcefully advocating for his client while remaining open to clear and tailored settlement possibilities.
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Keith. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
R. Missimer, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 10, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse Atty Wessel because he cares. He cares in matters of his clients, and in matters of public policy. He will do a good job for you in whatever family matter you require him for. Why because he cares.
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