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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Wisconsin on
Q: In WI,my 16yo wants to live fulltime with his Dad.I agreed for my ex to stop $337 CS to me.His pprwk asks for Primary Pl

Primary placement. I said no, we've always been 50/50, son lived fulltime w/ me the last 2 yrs & his sister lived 4 yrs fulltime.I could have asked for Primary for 2 kids for the last 2-4yrs, but I accepted my $337 happily for 3 kids.(I wanted time w/ them, not money!)He says he... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Wisconsin on
Q: My sister has poa she sold my parents property. So she didn't have to bother with it when she got old

My mom is an invalid, she also conned her into signing papers. My mom's brain has healed. Dhe is in nursing home against her will sldo

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Wisconsin on
Q: Ex received inheritance after filing for divorce. She purchased new house with inheritance during divorce. Now asset?

Spouse's grandmother lived in our house for 10 years. She passed away right after we filed for divorce. Trust was setup for spouse without my knowledge. I understand inheritance is not viewed as shared in WI, but can her purchase now be considered an asset? We're completing the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Wisconsin on
Q: Can I stop a tenant from moving their kids in full time?

Hi, Im a newer landlord in Wisconsin and I need some help. So a married couple and their kid live in my 3 bedroom duplex with an adult friend. The friend didnt say anything about kids when he applied to be on the lease, but now wants to have their kids move in full time, he has 3. Whats the living... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Wisconsin on
Q: I was worked against my medical restrictions for months Is this legal? after I filled a eeoc discrimination case

I was injured at my work place from fainting then dealing with a tbi from me hitting my face on pavement. I was denied works comp since my employer said I had a seizure. During the time I was out they got the notice I filed a eeoc discrimination case on them and made and osha complaint. I was... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Wisconsin on
Q: I'd like to add my wife to the deed on my home in Wisconsin. Do I just file a notarized Quit Claim and get it recorded?

The mortgage is paid.

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answered on Nov 28, 2023

If you did that, she would own the fee. Hire an WI attorney to consult about what estate to convey to her. Then execute and record the Deed.

0 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Wisconsin on
Q: How come Wisconsin can charge me with DUIs that got dropped in other states?

I got charged of a DUI once in Illinois and once in Indiana. Both cases got dropped. I live in Wisconsin now and I got a DUI. This one will not get dropped because they got a warrant for my blood. They tried to charge me with my third and it got dismissed. They reopened the case and now... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Wisconsin on
Q: good afternoon, i have a question about quick claim deed and life estate status on a property

was served with papers about contesting a quick claim deed that is under a life estate

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Health Care Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Does an outpatient county mobile crisis counselor need to give HIPAA and ADA notices prior to services beginning?

If a person is admitted to an IMD under the emergency DHS chapter 34 - emergency rule, the State of Wisconsin makes an exception for the IMD or hospital to hold off giving patient their rights until a patient is stable. Under the DHS 34, inpatient rights can be delayed and provided or given at a... View More

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answered on Nov 24, 2023

In Wisconsin, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements apply to outpatient services, including mobile crisis counseling. Generally, these regulations mandate that providers inform patients of their rights under HIPAA and the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Wisconsin on
Q: I sent a package to someone in California and they claimed that some items are missing from the package.

I sent a package to someone in California from Wisconsin. Once the package arrived, they claimed some of the items were missing(about $2k worth). We could not come to an agreement, so I filed a UPS claim for the missing items. They now want me to send that information over to include in a police... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Is it legal to conduct a raffle in which you get an entry for each $50 a customer spends?

In Wisconsin, grocery store, and the prize is a bunker freezer and $200 gift certificate

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Wisconsin on
Q: a closed chips case with a final ruling order. How long is the order good for or is voided when case is closed

My spouse and I ( we are separated and filing divorce) were in Chips. The case closed 6/2022. At the final hearing I ( mom) was awarded primary custody and placement. Father ( who was in prison at the time of case closing) was awarded 1 two hour supervised visit upon release from prison. My spouse... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Employment Discrimination and Legal Malpractice for Wisconsin on
Q: Is it legal for an employer in Wisconsin to fire an employee right before an approved period of FMLA goes into effect?

An employee was terminated 3 business days prior to when FMLA was scheduled to go into effect.

The employee began their job in a different division for 7 months. After being put on a personal improvement plan and failing to improve, they were fired, but they were able to keep their job by... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Wisconsin on
Q: How long is a CHIPs final ruling ( order) in place if the case is closed?

My spouse and I ( we are separated and filing divorce) were in Chips. The case closed 6/2022. At the final hearing I ( mom) was awarded primary custody and placement. Father ( who was in prison at the time of case closing) was awarded 1 two hour supervised visit upon release from prison. My spouse... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody for Wisconsin on
Q: In a closed chips case with a final ruling order. How long is the order good for or is voided when case is closed

My spouse and I ( we are separated and filing divorce) were in Chips. The case closed 6/2022. At the final hearing I ( mom) was awarded primary custody and placement. Father ( who was in prison at the time of case closing) was awarded 1 two hour supervised visit upon release from prison. My spouse... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Education Law and Juvenile Law for Wisconsin on
Q: My kid is being told she is gonna get sent to civil court

This girl lost her AirPods in the diving instructor’s car then when my daughter went to drive the instructor asked if she me so and so if she can return the AirPods my kid said idk her he then said return them to the office So she brought them home and next day she went to school with them and... View More

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answered on Nov 18, 2023

In this situation, it's important to know that your child does not appear to have a legal obligation to pay for the lost AirPods. The fact that she initially tried to return them to the office demonstrates that she didn't intend to steal them. Additionally, the school's police... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Can one get married in jail to avoid testifying after they have been subpoenaed as a witness. There is a no contact

This is a homicide case. Said witness went to a different state to obtain a marriage license 2 months prior to trial. They believe they will not have to testify because their testimony is damming to the case. There is a no contact order in place for said witness who obtained the marriage license... View More

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