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Someone took a picture of my wife without her knowledge and approval, then used it in a Google review for her workplace. Without any sort of context, he called her rude. My wife deals with over-the-road drivers for the duration of her work shift, and this picture and review is now there for anyone... View More 
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answered on Aug 14, 2023
In Wisconsin, taking someone's picture in a workplace without their knowledge and then posting it online could potentially infringe upon their privacy rights. However, the legality of such actions can depend on various factors, including the context, the intent, and any applicable workplace... View More
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answered on Aug 9, 2023
In Wisconsin, the responsibility for placing a marker on a burial plot often falls on the family of the deceased. While cemeteries may encourage or require markers to be placed for identification and maintenance purposes, it is generally the family's decision whether to do so. If you choose... View More
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answered on Aug 2, 2023
Wisconsin's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) laws state that individuals with a learner's permit (temps) must be accompanied by a qualified supervising driver who is at least 21 years old and has a valid driver's license. The supervising driver should also be seated in the front passenger seat.
i was given a warning and i sign it, the next day i put in my two weeks, can a company fire me for putting in my two weeks ?
answered on Aug 1, 2023
In most states you are considered an "at will" employee, which means that you can quit or be terminated without any advance notice, and without any reason. Retaliation via an employment termination for giving 2 weeks notice of quitting, is not usually, by itself, a recognized form of... View More
The abusive parent has two restraining orders of domestic violence to past relationships, can the abuser have custody rights to the unborn baby later on
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answered on Jul 25, 2023
In Wisconsin, the court considers the best interests of the child when making decisions about child custody and placement. If one parent has a history of domestic violence and there are concerns about the safety and well-being of the child, the court may take that into account when determining... View More
I reopened my Bankruptcy case to file sanctions against a creditor for violating the discharge injunction. Can I also file a case against the same creditor for Fraud in Civil Court.
answered on Jul 19, 2023
In theory, IF your sanctions and fraud claims are based in different transactions/facts, yes, you probably can initiate two separate actions.
You don't disclose any facts in your question, and those would be key to deciding which court has primary jurisdiction. It may well be better... View More
There was suppose to be a POD on her account but they can't find it. We live in Wisconsin.
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answered on Jul 17, 2023
If you cannot convince the Bank to transfer funds with an Affidavit of Heirship/ Next of Kin, then it may not be worth the time and money to get the funds. Call a WI attorney about a possible summary probate or Affidavit, but it may be best to forget about those funds. Banks keep... View More
Fail to honor his wishes and her and his sister shared it privately. What can be done?
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answered on Jul 14, 2023
Hire a WI attorney to check the Probate File and see what is going on. If it is as you say, then either remove the Executor for cause and an accounting, or sue the executor for conversion. Speed is important here. I doubt there is a Bond that can be claimed against.
answered on Jul 10, 2023
It Depends. (typical lawyer answer) It depends on what the contract says about modifications, does it require all parties to sign in order to modify? You have to read the contract because the terms will control modifications or extensions. If people don't sign, you cannot bind them to it.... View More
I am a mexican with a valid turist visa in now staying in the state of Wisconsin, but i got married in South Carolina and my still husband resided there. I wanted to know if is possible to get the divorce from him, I mean I want to, but I do not know how because I am a turist. I lived in York SC... View More
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answered on Jul 10, 2023
As a Mexican citizen with a valid tourist visa, you may be able to pursue a divorce in the state of South Carolina where you got married, even if you are currently residing in Wisconsin. Divorce laws vary by state, so it's important to understand the specific requirements and procedures in... View More
On July 4 of this year, the neighbors next to us set off several rounds of illegal, very dangerous, fireworks in the street by our residence (mines, cakes, bottle rockets) over a period of 2 hours (2100-2300 hours). Debris was everywhere but I filed a police complaint the following morning (I DID... View More
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answered on Jul 6, 2023
Once a complaint has been made to the police, it is up to the authorities to decide how to proceed with the investigation. It may be possible to request to withdraw or modify the complaint, but ultimately the decision lies with law enforcement and the prosecuting attorney.
answered on Jul 3, 2023
I do not practice law in WI. However, in Ohio this can be done so it is likely also possible in WI. Assuming you are able to pursue the matter to judgment and succeed, you will have an issue of collecting your judgment and not having the defendant declare bankruptcy.
I suffer from chronic asthma and Broken Heart Syndrome. I have been hospitalized three times in the last two years. My heart is damaged. From what I have read about the construction, I cannot breathe for at least six months. My doctor told me to move. It was a predatory mortgage; we owe more than... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2023
A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for the stressful ordeal this has created for you. In terms of personal injury, if the project was properly permitted and the work complies with OSHA, environmental, health, land use, and other... View More
We finished the customer's roof yesterday and they were happy with the work and paid us with a check. Today, they said they were unhappy with a portion of the roof that is perfectly fine and they put a hold on the payment check. Can they do this?
answered on Jul 1, 2023
A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The first thing to check is whether there is a problem with the work that you were not aware of. However, if the work is satisfactory and meets contract specs, then you could reach out to local attorneys to... View More
I filed a TRO for my daughter due to 3 witnesses stepping forward to abuse they saw, heard or were told about that was happening to my 2 year old. I took it to court but i lost the case and they told me i didn't have enough evidence and that spanking a child was not against the law. my child... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2023
Sometimes, depending on the age of your child, the best thing to do is to find a therapist for your child. A Therapist is a mandatory reporter for abuse and would be able to have much more insight and credibility.
Driveway done by previous owners. It encroaches neighbors property line. He has not put large rocks on driveway blocking part of my access in this dispute. Permitted in 1998 using a hand drawing, but in 2008 another previous owner put in concrete and may have went property line. Neighbor bought in... View More
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answered on Jun 27, 2023
Since you just bought the property in 2020, you may be able to sue your seller for breach of warranty of title . But you definitely have a boundary dispute. Hire a WI attorney to file suit which is basically a Declaratory Judgment with Trespass. Acquiescence to the ascertainable boundary line... View More
I as a distributor of tea products place a brand customer's custom logo on the product and ship to their customer when they have orders. If one of these brands also has us place another 3rd parties logo (a 501c charity they raise money for) on the product am I at risk of any legal liability... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2023
Those third party logos are someone's intellectual property, and I would advise you to obtain some kind of proof from your customer that these third party logos are allowed/licensed to be used in the particular product.
I was stopped 2 days after I purchased a vehicle the office pulled me out of the truck preformed DUI test said I failed but I was sober . Lied on report said midnight and it was noon when stop occured . His testimony should be invalid even if I had a small but detected amount of controlled... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2023
If you were sober, the drug test will most likely be the single strongest piece of evidence that determines your guilt or innocence. If you had a small amount of a controlled substance, the "driving facts" will also play an important part in determining your guilt or innocence. A small... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2023
The other parent would need to file a petition to be adjudicated the parent of thie child.
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