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0 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Criminal Law, Family Law and Insurance Bad Faith for Wisconsin on
Q: Husband married someone else while we're still married—legal steps?

My husband went to Las Vegas and married his girlfriend while we are still legally married. I found out about this on December 1, 2024, and I have pictures and proof of this marriage, as well as information that he is trying to transfer his insurance to her. When I contacted a lawyer, they acted... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning for Wisconsin on
Q: How can I get a copy of my irrevocable family trust as a beneficiary?

I am a beneficiary of an irrevocable family trust, and my brother is the trustee. It's been six months since my father passed away (in 2018), and I'm trying to obtain a copy of the trust documents. I've asked my brother about it, but he only mentioned that I have '8 months'... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Contracts for Wisconsin on
Q: How can my sister get her puppy back without papers in Wisconsin?

My sister received a puppy from her friend, who later demanded $50 for it. On the day the friend took the puppy back, my dad offered to pay the $50, but the friend refused and was mean and rude. There are no official papers for the puppy. How can my sister get her puppy back?

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Receiving calls about a claim from Sally Adams, unsure of legitimacy. What should I do?

I've been receiving repeated calls from someone named Sally Adams, who gave me a claim number but didn't mention a business or company name. The message states that they have tried to reach me multiple times and claim they will contact my place of employment. They urge me to contact their... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Transfer child custody jurisdiction to Wisconsin

I want to transfer child custody jurisdiction from Texas to Wisconsin. My child has been living in Wisconsin since 2020, and a final custody order was entered in December. How can I proceed with transferring the jurisdiction?

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Nursing Home Abuse for Wisconsin on
Q: Is it legal to record a conversation in a nursing facility in WI without a guardian?

Is it legal for me to record a conversation without involving my legal guardian while I am in a nursing facility in Wisconsin? The recordings would be for personal use.

0 Answers | Asked in Nursing Home Abuse and Civil Rights for Wisconsin on
Q: Can a nursing facility record a conversation without consent in private area?

I am concerned that a nursing facility may have recorded a conversation that took place in a private area without my consent and outside of my legal guardian's presence. Is this permissible under the law? There were no permissions given for such a recording.

0 Answers | Asked in Constitutional Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Civil Rights for Wisconsin on
Q: Can an Executive Order invalidate state law on gender recognition?

Can a President use an Executive Order to invalidate state law regarding gender recognition on legal documents? I am a trans woman, raised in Georgia and currently living in Wisconsin. I legally amended my birth certificate in both states to reflect my gender as female according to their respective... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant, Consumer Law, Employment Discrimination and Small Claims for Wisconsin on
Q: Should I file in small claims or wait for eviction subpoena for ongoing tenant/landlord dispute in Wisconsin?

I have been dealing with several issues with my property manager since May 2024 after asserting my right to peaceful enjoyment of my apartment. They have issued four eviction notices for alleged non-payment of rent, late payments, and unpaid late fees, despite having proof against these claims.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Wisconsin on
Q: I have a polygraph test coming up, can a failed test solely put me in jail?

Currently on Felony Extended supervision, administrative code states that a finding of deception cannot be used to revoke a offender, but can they use it to place me in custody? I read into State v Ramey and that applies to revocation hearings, but without any other evidence, can an agent use it... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Juvenile Law and Sexual Harassment for Wisconsin on
Q: Is it illegal for an 18 and 17 year old to have sex in Wisconsin I'm reading age of consent is 18 but crime only says 16

So under 18 can consent but it says it's statutory rape at like 16 and stuff from what I found so is 18 and 17 okay?

0 Answers | Asked in Intellectual Property for Wisconsin on
Q: My question is on the intellectual property origins of Obey. Why is John Carpenter not the holder as he created it?

I've watched "they live" many times and I am now wondering how the current owner of the OBEY brand can own something that was never his intellectual property, Shepard Fairey has said many times he got it from the John Carpenter movie. So would the only intellectual property he is... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Legal Malpractice for Wisconsin on
Q: How to challenge a ruling by the circuit court that denies me right to appeal my convictions, alleging I am incompetent?

My appellate attorn ey told me that I have good grounds to challenge 2 separate criminal convictions but when I insisted that a claim of inneffective assistance of counsel be raised, he didn't like it and then filed a motion claiming that I was incompetent because I already served the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Wisconsin on
Q: In Wisconsin, if I have an unloaded handgun in my backpack while walking on foot /on a bus is it concealed carry?

The mags are in a different compartment inside the bag

Does it make a difference if the gun is inside a gun case inside the backpack?

Does it make a difference if it is locked in side a case?

Does it make a difference if the mags are in my pocket (handgun still in the bag unloaded)

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Wisconsin on
Q: In a Quiet Title Action, in WI, should you try mailing a quit claim deed before the defendant has given a response?
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answered on Feb 11, 2025

I assume you are trying to settle the case. If so, you could write a letter to the defendant about what you are trying to do, and that execution and delivery of a proper quit claim deed will resolve the legal issues as to that defendant/grantor. You may wish to voluntarily dismiss the case as... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Wisconsin on
Q: In a WI quiet title , if you sent Complaint and it's been served by Sheriff's Office but forgot summons, what do you do?

Is it necessary to send it?

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answered on Feb 11, 2025

Unless the Complaint and Summons was served on the defendant, no service occurred. You will need to pay for another Complaint and Summons to be served on that defendant, who is now aware of the suit and will probably avoid service.

0 Answers | Asked in Business Formation and Business Law for Wisconsin on
Q: I am a public notary, when should I register as a business?

Occasionally I am called to provide notarization for documents. In 2025 I truly expect the amount of times that I am asked to help be about six times and totaling $120 for the entire year in payments of services. when do I need to register as a business

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Family Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Can a police officer be personally involved in a case. Ex: filling out papers and filing for other party but party sign

This police has been to my residence in uniform but states off duty in re of other party. what can I do if I feel he should not be involved in this case?

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for Wisconsin on
Q: Can i use an out of state lawyer for a lawsuit in another state?

Can i use a lawyer for my home state to file a lawsuit against someone in another state ?

Tim Akpinar
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answered on Feb 13, 2025

A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You probably can, but it's possible your Wisconsin attorney may need to work together with local counsel (through filing a motion). You could discuss this with Wisconsin attorneys you have in mind, and attorneys... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Wisconsin on
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