Do You Need An Injunction (Restraining Order)? Are you in imminent danger of physical harm? Are you experiencing coercive, threatening, controlling, bullying, or harassing behaviors? If you answered yes to either question, it may be worthwhile to consult with a...
If you are considering engaging in surrogacy, you may be thinking about embryos, matching, medical appointments, contracts, travel, finances, birth plans, and parentage, all before a pregnancy has even begun. At The Law Center, S.C., we help clients wade through all...
Choosing a power of attorney for health care, also known as a health care agent, is one of the most important and personal decisions in an estate plan. This is the person who may speak for you if illness, injury, or incapacity prevents you from speaking for yourself...
Before an adoption can be finalized in Wisconsin, the child must be legally free for adoption. That requires a court order terminating the birth parents’ legal rights and duties. Once parental rights are terminated, the birth parent generally no longer has rights to...
Family asset protection is all about making sure the people you love are safe and secure if something happens, if a relationship changes, or if someone outside your family questions the legal relationship you already know is real. For same-sex couples in Wisconsin,...
Planning for a loved one with special needs can feel like trying to answer too many questions at once. Where will they live? Who will help make decisions? How will care be paid for? What happens when parents, grandparents, or other caregivers are no longer here? At...
If you are a same-sex couple wanting to build a family, you may wonder, what is legally required? How do I protect our parental rights? What happens if something is not set up correctly from the beginning? When should we consult a lawyer? Here is the short answer: in...
Maybe your schedule has changed. Maybe your child is struggling with the current routine. Or maybe something about the other household has shifted in a way that raises concern. In Wisconsin, modifying child custody depends on timing. If it has been less than two years...
In Wisconsin, you are not required to hire an attorney to file for divorce. However, whether you should depends on your situation. Even when a divorce seems straightforward, decisions made during the process can have long-term consequences for your finances, your...
Will my parental rights be fully recognized and protected? The answer depends on how your family is formed and what legal steps are taken along the way. Planning ahead can make a meaningful difference in how secure your rights are from the moment your child is born....