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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.
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123 E Doty # 303, Madison, WI, 53703-3321
10 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by Justin | September 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Very Patient and Knowledgeable
Keith was extremely helpful, I was working from Hawaii, and had a case in Wisconsin, over a 2 year period, and my move to wisconsin, we were able to negotiate to 50/50 placement. Though it was an extremely stressful situation, Keith was able to provide the legal support to give my daughter the chanc...
Posted by Gary | September 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Outstanding!
My only regret was not using Keith first. I had gone with another firm that had been recommended to me by a few different friends. After watching my original attorney sit silently as I was removed from my house, lost my kids, and had to pay the mortgage and ALL the bills, I knew I needed a new atto...
Posted by Jake | September 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Highly Professional
Keith Wessel is a very honest, personable, and knowledgeable attorney. He handled my family court matter with the utmost attention to detail and kept the best interests of my child a forefront throughout the process. I was a "newbie" in regards to family court proceedings and Keith was there to help ...
Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Great Job
Keith did a great job for me in a complicated custody case. After shopping around, one attorney recommended Keith because she thought he was great with complicated custody cases. I was most impressed with Keith’s ability to think outside the box and foster cooperation from the opposing attorney and G...
Posted by Nick | August 04, 2015 | Child Custody
Fantastic Family Attorney
Attorney Wessel helped me through easily one of the hardest parts of my entire life. He was absolutely amazing. From understanding and patient with me to being my rock in court, he was just phenomenal. To be honest, I had met with one other attorney before I hired Keith. I had wanted to speak with at...
"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."
"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."
"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."
Child custody lawyer
1995 - Present
Lawyer, Wessel, Lehker & Fumelle Inc
2002 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law SectionMember
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BS
English
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