Blog Posts in November, 2009
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Posted on Nov 30, 2009 By Christopher J. MacGillis
How much child support does "Ms. X" receive if she has placement of her minor child every day overnight except that "Mr. Y" has placement every other weekend from Friday after school until Sunday at ...
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Posted on Nov 30, 2009 By Graham P. Wiemer
Drunk driving in Wisconsin is charged as an OWI - Operating While under the Influence. An OWI in Wisconsin is likely the same as a DUI charge in a different state. Basically, the allegation is that a ...
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Posted on Nov 30, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
Some life insurance policies have cash value, which means that the owner can borrow money from the policy. Other policies, such as term insurance, have no cash value. Any settlement agreement should ...
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Posted on Nov 30, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
Make sure the meeting is held in a professional, quiet location. Be on time. Dress comfortably. Have a written plan worked out in advance with your attorney. Take notes. Bring all necessary copies. ...
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Posted on Nov 30, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
The answer to this question varies with each attorney, but should always include the following: 1. Personal tax returns for you and your spouse for the last five years; 2. Books, records, financial ...
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Posted on Nov 30, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
1. Experience and knowledge of divorce law. 2. Rapport with your attorney. 3. Commitment to obtain a favorable result. 4. Availability to other lawyers and staff. 5. AV-rated law firm. 6. Free ...
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Posted on Nov 30, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
There are many reasons your Dad and I are getting a divorce. Many of the reasons you will not understand until you are older. There are many things that Dad and I disagree on, and these things are so ...
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Posted on Nov 25, 2009 By Christopher J. MacGillis
A divorce action must be filed in the county where the person resides. The person filing the divorce action must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin for more than six months prior to filing the ...
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Posted on Nov 25, 2009 By Graham P. Wiemer
The contact information for the Ozaukee County Clerk of Courts is as follows: Ozaukee County Justice Center 1201 S. Spring St. Port Washington, WI 53074 Phone: 262-284-8409 Fax: 262-284-8491 Hours: ...
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Posted on Nov 25, 2009 By Lisa M. Vanden Heuvel
A Wisconsin Temporary Restraining Order is a court order which prohibits contact between the person requesting the order and a person the restraining order is against. A hearing on the Temporary ...
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Posted on Nov 24, 2009 By Graham P. Wiemer
The term "personal property" covers many things. It includes cash, checking and savings accounts, jewelry, antiques, collectibles, pots and pans and even pets. The list goes on, but does not include ...
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Posted on Nov 24, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
My Health Vet ( www.myhealth.va.gov ) is the VA's award winning e-health website, which offers veterans, active duty soldiers and their dependents and caregivers anywhere, anytime internet access to ...
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Posted on Nov 24, 2009 By Christopher J. MacGillis
How do parties resolve disputes over personal property in a divorce? In most cases, the parties divide personal property without involvement from attorneys or the court. When parties cannot reach an ...
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Posted on Nov 23, 2009 By Graham P. Wiemer
Often not the most important consideration, but one that sometimes is overlooked - returning to one's maiden name. At some time during the pendency of a divorce, it is important for the wife to decide ...
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Posted on Nov 23, 2009 By Daniel R. Dineen
Wisconsin's Recreational Use Statute, Wis. Stats. 895.52, limits private property owners' responsibility for injury to people who use their land for recreation. The statute defines recreational ...
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Posted on Nov 23, 2009 By Christopher J. MacGillis
After you file and serve the summons and petition for divorce on your spouse, parties have to wait at least another 120 days. While by law, a person may be divorced after 120 days, generally, it takes ...
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Posted on Nov 20, 2009 By Christopher J. MacGillis
Discovery is the formal process of obtaining information from other persons. For example, in a divorce, one spouse could request that the other spouse produce statements for his/her individual ...
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Posted on Nov 19, 2009 By Lisa M. Vanden Heuvel
A guardian ad litem (GAL) is an attorney licensed to practice law in Wisconsin. A GAL is appointed by the court to represent the best interest of the child through the investigation of a case or court ...
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Posted on Nov 19, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (COBRA) requires businesses with at least 20 employees to offer temporary extended health care plans to employees and their families in ...
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Posted on Nov 19, 2009 By Graham P. Wiemer
The Dodge County Clerk of Courts is located at 210 W. Center Street, Juneau WI 53039 and can be reached at (920) 386-3570. The Clerk of Courts maintains all the court records for the county and can be ...
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Posted on Nov 19, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
SeniorCare is Wisconsin's prescription drug assistance program for Wisconsin residents who are age 65 or older and meet eligibility requirements. By making prescription drugs more affordable, ...
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Posted on Nov 19, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
If you were born before 1938, you will be eligible to receive full retirement benefits at the age of 65. For people born in 1960 and later, full retirement age is 67. Many people are electing delayed ...
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Posted on Nov 19, 2009 By
Stop immediately. Help the injured. Make careful note of the location and call the nearest police agency. Ask for a doctor or ambulance if needed. Don't move an injured person unnecessarily. Warn ...
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Posted on Nov 19, 2009 By Christopher J. MacGillis
No, an order for joint legal custody does not affect the amount of child support ordered by the Court.
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Posted on Nov 18, 2009 By Linda S. Vanden Heuvel
In certain circumstances, Wisconsin law provides for an exhusband or exwife to provide support to the former spuose. This is called maintenance, alimony or spousal support. The amount of maintenance ...
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