If you have been accused of domestic battery, you may be concerned not only about the serious criminal penalties you may face, but also about the potential implications for your life and career if the accusations become public. The potential personal, reputational, and financial consequences of a domestic battery charge …

Divorce can be a stressful process, but when high-value assets are at stake, it can be that much more complicated and expensive. For one, the assets involved in a high-net-worth divorce are worth a great deal of money. They can also be unique, encompassing anything from classic cars to intellectual …

In Wisconsin, if you have been convicted of the crime of vehicular homicide, your liability may not end with the conviction. You may also face a separate civil lawsuit related to the conduct that led to the vehicular homicide conviction. This civil “personal injury” lawsuit may be brought to recover …

The idea that a criminal defendant is “innocent until proven guilty” has been drilled into the American public for decades. The phrase appears in virtually any movie or TV show about the criminal justice system. However, this phrase is more than just a platitude or lip service to the rights …

Making the decision to separate from your spouse can be a difficult process. Once you do make the decision, it will be helpful to think about how best to handle the separation and divorce proceedings. There are many factors to take into account, but one often overlooked but important issue …

White collar crimes are nonviolent crimes that usually involve financial losses and fraud. The term “white collar” refers to the white collars of button-down business shirts because these types of crimes are often perpetrated in a commercial or business context. White collar crimes are sometimes high-profile cases involving known business …

In the event of a tragic accident involving someone’s death, there is a possibility, depending on the circumstances, that the driver may face a charge of vehicular homicide. In Wisconsin, this charge can arise in a situation where the driver caused either the death of another human being or unborn …

As part of a divorce, legal separation, or paternity proceeding involving children, the court will determine the amount of child support a parent owes. Generally, after a court has entered an order for child support, the party paying child support must continue doing so according to the terms of the …

Wisconsin offers two legal options to end your relationship with your spouse: legal separation or divorce. Both methods provide a legal means to deal with custody, the financial relationship between the parties, and child support. However, couples who choose to go through a legal separation remain married. There are some …

Most people know that when you get injured in a car accident that is caused by someone else’s negligence, you can pursue compensation from the responsible person or an insurance company. Likewise, if someone breaks into your house, kills your spouse, and steals your property, you can pursue a claim …

Corporate bylaws govern a Wisconsin corporation’s internal operations. They are generally drafted by an attorney before a company’s initial incorporation. While a company’s articles of incorporation are filed with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (FDI), the bylaws are an internal legal document governing important aspects of how the company …

A nurse can lose his license for being drunk or under the influence of drugs while on the job. Nursing boards take substance use at work very seriously because it jeopardizes patient safety and undermines the integrity of the profession. Coming to work impaired is seen as a violation of …