Blog Posts in 2009
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Posted on Dec 31, 2009 By Graham P. Wiemer
COBRA coverage usually refers to continued health insurance benefits taken by a former employee. We have likely heard this term lately, as many people struggle with obtaining health insurance after ...
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Posted on Dec 31, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
In Wisconsin you may have the right to seek custody or visitation with your grandchildren. Courts recognize the importance of the grandchild/grandparent relationship. Courts recognize that it can be ...
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Posted on Dec 31, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
The AARP Grandparent Information Center provides a link between grandparents and resources that can help them care for their grandchildren. Contact them at 202-434-2296 or ...
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Posted on Dec 31, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
My grandchildren's parents are divorcing. Do I have a right to see my grandchildren? You may petition the county where your children live to give you the right to reasonable visitation with your ...
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Posted on Dec 31, 2009 By Christopher J. MacGillis
Temporary orders are orders made by a judge or court commissioner that are in effect on a temporary basis until the divorce is finalized. Issues addressed in temporary orders often include custody, ...
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Posted on Dec 30, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
1. Interview the ward or proposed ward and explain the contents of the petition for guardianship, the procedures and their rights. 2. Interview the proposed guardian(s). 3. Make a recommendation to ...
Continue reading "What are the general duties of the Guardian ad Litem in Guardianship Matters pursuant to Wis. Stat. Sec. 54.40(4)" »
Posted on Dec 30, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
Because the Court appoints the Guardian ad Litem, the Court must remove him or her. You must present your concerns with the Guardian ad Litem to the Court. Courts are very reluctant to replace ...
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Posted on Dec 30, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
In Wisconsin, children in custody/placement cases have Guardian ad Litems to represent them. These attorneys, who are selected by the judge, represent the best interests of the minor children in the ...
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Posted on Dec 29, 2009 By Christopher J. MacGillis
You should include a provision within your Marital Settlement Agreement that the ex-spouse payor must obtain a life insurance policy in his/her name with the ex-spouse payee as the sole beneficiary. ...
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Posted on Dec 28, 2009 By Graham P. Wiemer
On Tuesday, December 22, 2009, Governor Jim Doyle signed a law making Wisconsin's drunk driving laws tougher. The costs associated with the changes to our current laws are to be offset by increased ...
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Posted on Dec 28, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
A person generally does not have a right to obtain an order for paternity testing without first establishing if the test is in the child's best interests.
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Posted on Dec 28, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
The open enrollment for Medicare prescription drug plans in December 31, 2009, except for people who qualify for a special enrollment period. Generally, there are two types of drug plans 1) a ...
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Posted on Dec 28, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
The tax deduction for using your car for work is lower this year. Starting January 1, 2010, the rate for using a car for business is .50 per mile. The 2009 rate was .55 per mile.
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Posted on Dec 28, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
As of January 1, 2010, individuals with an adjusted gross income of $100,000 or more can convert an existing IRA or 401(k) into a Roth IRA. Previously, only those who made less than $100,000 could ...
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Posted on Dec 28, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
In addition to decreasing wrinkles, some users of Botox have suffered serious injuries, including muscle weakness to difficulty swallowing or breathing. Botox cosmetic is approved for the removing of ...
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Posted on Dec 28, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
The next step in health care reform is for the House of Representatives and the United States Senate to negotiate a final version. The biggest hurdle is how the legislation will be financially paid; ...
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Posted on Dec 28, 2009 By Christopher J. MacGillis
I always recommend including language in an Agreement specifying which party has placement with the children on each holiday.
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Posted on Dec 23, 2009 By Christopher J. MacGillis
QDRO stands for Qualified Domestic Relations Order. QDRO's are used to divide certain retirement accounts in a divorce.
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Posted on Dec 23, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
The new auto insurance laws went into affect November 1, 2009. Uninsured/underinsured motorists limits have increased to $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident. Hit and run coverage no longer ...
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Posted on Dec 23, 2009 By Lisa
In order for a stepparent to adopt a child the rights of the corresponding parent must be terminated. In this case, the rights of the child's biological father would need to be terminated before the ...
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Posted on Dec 22, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
Collaborative divorce is a family law process which provides a divorcing couple with an opportunity to resolve their divorce issues without the underlying threat of going to court. A key element in ...
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Posted on Dec 22, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
www.fafinc.org The goal of Friends of Abused Families in West Bend, Wisconsin, is to eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault by providing community leadership, expertise in crisis intervention ...
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Posted on Dec 21, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
One advantage is that the residency requirement is shorter for a legal separation, and allows a spouse to start a legal separation more quickly than a divorce. For a legal separation, a spouse must be ...
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Posted on Dec 21, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
1. Adjust your income tax withholding. 2. Use up expiring funds in your flexible spending account for dependent care, transportation expenses, etc. 3. Purchase over-the-counter medicines to use up ...
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Posted on Dec 21, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
The United States Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of a municipal residency requirement in McCarthy v. Philadelphia Civil Service Commission . Residency is a mandatory subject of collective ...
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