Questions answered by Amy Boettcher

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Does a dismissed charge through a diversion program count as a first offense?

Amy's answer | Answered on April 24, 2014

If your new charge took place in Wisconsin it will not be your second offense. In Wisconsin charges do not become convictions unless there is an...

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My boyfriend is legally married and his wife doesn't want the divorce. She threatens his with many things; are they legitimate?

Amy's answer | Answered on April 21, 2014

There is no reason why your boyfriend needs to move back in with his wife, unless of course, he wants to attempt a reconciliation. Are you...

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My wife requested a divorce. During the marriage she went to college for a year to get her RN degree 3 years ago.

Amy's answer | Answered on April 15, 2014

The answer to your question depends on more facts than what you have set forth so I cannot give you a specific answer. The law states that all...

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I am on disability. My husbands verbal abuse has caused stress and trauma and my MS has flaired. 3 of my dr's told me i needed t

Amy's answer | Answered on April 15, 2014

It is absolutely possible to obtain maintenance during the temporary period. You may also be able to get an order prohibiting your husband from...

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What would you get out of felony strangulation/suffocation, and 2 misdemeanors, and a criminal damage to property?

Amy's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

Each county court has a victim/witness coordinator whose job it is to answer questions like yours. It is her job to keep you informed of hearings...

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Exactly how does adultery affect child custody/placement? What if both spouses have cheated? Does it have to be proven? Thanks

Amy's answer | Answered on March 28, 2014

At the start of a divorce emotions run high and often one parent will make threats such as the one you recount above. Your friend should retain...

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Should I quit my job?

Amy's answer | Answered on March 27, 2014

I suspect you are not really considering quitting your job and instead, are frustrated with the possibility of paying alimony. You should consult...

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Is the cost of a legal separation equivalent to divorce? Is there an additional cost to move from legal separation to divorce.

Amy's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

The cost of a legal separation is the same as a divorce. The process is exactly the same. The difference is that in a legal separation the...

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I'm trying to figure out what marriage restrictions there are in wis.

Amy's answer | Answered on March 21, 2014

You can marry outside the state of Wisconsin.

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Would the court to grant me the right to claim child every year on my taxes?

Amy's answer | Answered on March 13, 2014

Please carefully read your paternity judgment or divorce decree. The court likely already decided this issue.

Amy Boettcher's Answers (232)

Does a dismissed charge through a diversion program count as a first offense?

My boyfriend is legally married and his wife doesn't want the divorce. She threatens his with many things; are they legitimate?

My wife requested a divorce. During the marriage she went to college for a year to get her RN degree 3 years ago.

I am on disability. My husbands verbal abuse has caused stress and trauma and my MS has flaired. 3 of my dr's told me i needed t

What would you get out of felony strangulation/suffocation, and 2 misdemeanors, and a criminal damage to property?

Exactly how does adultery affect child custody/placement? What if both spouses have cheated? Does it have to be proven? Thanks

Should I quit my job?

Is the cost of a legal separation equivalent to divorce? Is there an additional cost to move from legal separation to divorce.

I'm trying to figure out what marriage restrictions there are in wis.

Would the court to grant me the right to claim child every year on my taxes?