Any hearing held in front of a court commissioner may be re-heard by the presiding judge. Local rules vary but generally a request for a de novo...

Needing to know if I can own a gun in Wisconsin if I have a felony from 10 years ago but it isn't a violent felony

You can never own a gun unless you get a pardon.

What can I do if I suspect a parent with visitation to be under the influence of an illegal substance?

I tell clients all the time that family law is a reactive system, not a preventative one. The unfortunate reality is that unless he gets caught and...

Took my court order to go pick up my daughter at the stated time and she was not home. My ex would not answer her phone

You should have gone to pick up your child, even if it was later than it should have been. Your child should be the priority - not getting your ex...

What can I do about my spouses personal belongings?

Every possession in that house is likely marital property unless it was received by gift or inheritance. If you get rid of the property or destroy...

Should my husband be upfront,open,and share all $ he receives, including cash doing "side mechanical jobs"?no file yet at all.

My colleague is correct - you should think about filing a divorce as soon as possible. He is required through that process to disclose all sources...

My friend has a prior marijuana conviction and just got his 2nd offense pss. of thc which is a felony in wisconsin

Ok, first things first, in La Crosse County DA's will often make an offer but that offer is contingent on waiving the preliminary hearing. It is...

Should I get a lawyer during divorce to fight for 50/50 on child placement?

I agree with my colleague that you should certainly hire a lawyer. A fourteen year marriage with two children poses several legal issues that a...

As my colleagues correctly stated there are many people with second offense OWI's who wish they had fought the first one much harder.It is always...

Once the case is in the hands of the state there is little you can do to help him out. I agree with my colleagues - If what you really want is for...