One of the most challenging aspects of divorce when young children are involved is determining custody of those children. Because of the public scrutiny and significant assets at stake in high net worth divorces, this type of divorce is often high-conflict, especially when it comes to child custody matters. When …

Getting into a serious car accident can negatively impact many aspects of your life. If you have been injured in a car accident, chances are you have lost time at work and had to spend much of it at doctors’ appointments. Depending on the severity of the accident, your future …

Some criminal investigations go hand in hand, such that if you find yourself being investigated for one crime, it is likely that you will be investigated simultaneously for the other. This is the case with wire fraud and identity theft. A scheme to commit one is likely to involve the …

One of the biggest issues that will be determined in a divorce is the division of assets between spouses. For this reason, having accurate and truthful information about your spouse’s income and the rest of their assets is vital to ensuring that you receive a fair share according to the …

If you are a healthcare provider, a charge of healthcare fraud can have serious implications. Not only do you face potential criminal penalties such as jail time and fines, but the accusation can threaten your livelihood and reputation. If convicted of healthcare fraud, you could be excluded from participating in …

The crime of conspiracy is unusual given the fact that, even if you do not technically commit another crime, you can be charged with conspiracy to commit a crime if you start planning the crime and meet other elements of the criminal offense. That is because the crime of conspiracy …

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 …