Court Need Not Deny Motions In Written Order And Property Division In Divorce Must Be Stayed When CHIPS Action Pending
In Rabine v. Rabine, the court of appeals held that 1) the circuit court did not err when determining placement of the parties’ minor children in the divorce decree because section 802.01(2) does not require a court to grant or … Continue reading
Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear professional goodwill case.
In McReath v. McReath, 2010 WI App 101, ___ Wis.2d _____, 789 N.W.2d 89, the court of appeals held that there is no blanket rule prohibiting professional goodwill from being subject to property division. In this case, Dr. McReath owned … Continue reading
Spying On Spouse’s Electronic Communications Is Illegal
Eva Longoria is leaving Tony Parker because he, allegedly, was texting another woman. Stories like the above have become common. As such, it comes as no surprise that spouses are increasingly spying on their spouses’ phone and computer activities. What … Continue reading
Use Of Technology May Have Unforseen Consequences During Divorce
The continuing advances in technology generally serve legitimate purposes. But in the context of contested litigation—especially in divorce and custody cases—technology can be used to one party’s detriment. The following precautionary tips are not exhaustive but should be considered as … Continue reading
The Issue of Maintenance
By: Patricia M. Heim FAMILY LAW: MAINTENANCE Patricia M. Heim was the author of the Family Law Chapter in the Annual Survey of Wisconsin Law, a book published by the State Bar of Wisconsin CLE books. This publication, which is … Continue reading
Virtual Visitation Becomes the Law in Wisconsin
By: Patricia M. Heim In 2006, the Wisconsin Legislature passed a law that gives Family Courts the ability in custody and physical placement orders to allow one parent the right to have electronic communication with the child during the other … Continue reading
Patricia M. Heim and Jennifer Brown Author Chapter on Family Law in Annual Survey of Wisconsin Law since 2009
Attorneys Patricia M. Heim and Jennifer Brown of O’Flaherty Heim Egam & Birnbaum Ltd. have co-authored the chapter on Family Law in the Annual Survey of Wisconsin Law since 2009. The Annual Survey is a publication of the Wisconsin Bar Association… … Continue reading
