Divorce & Family Law Posts

Five reasons DIY should stand for DON'T do it yourself when it comes to divorce

09/02/2014 Blogs Brian Weber, La Crosse WI Divorce Attorney

In today's do-it-yourself mentality, fueled by easier access to how-to information than ever before, it's not uncommon for consumers to take on more tasks themselves. Read More »

Should you take your spouse's name?

08/06/2014 Blogs Sonja Davig, Family Lawyer La Crosse WI

Nearly 30,000 Wisconsin brides each year must decide whether to change their names when they marry. Among those, roughly 60 to 80 percent do take their husbands’ last names. Read More »

Flying solo: when your children travel without you

06/01/2014 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC, La Crosse WI Family Lawyers

My children are flying out west this summer to spend a week with my sister. What documents should I send with them for just-in-case incidents? Read More »

Top three legal tips for destination weddings

05/21/2014 Blogs Brian Weber, Family Lawyer La Crosse WI

June remains the most popular month for weddings, and a surprising number of those weddings — one in four — will be destination weddings where the nuptials take place at least 100 miles from the bride’s home. Read More »

Conscious Uncoupling: a new spin on Collaborative Divorce?

04/01/2014 Blogs Ellen Frantz, Divorce Attorney La Crosse WI

Couples employing collaborative divorce find there’s less fear and anxiety since there’s no threat of going to court. Read More »

Taxes in Maintenance

03/06/2014 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins SC, La Crosse WI Divorce Attorneys

Tax implications should be considered in divorce settlements, according to attorney Sonja Davig. Read More »

Combating myths of maintenance after divorce

02/24/2014 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC, La Crosse Divorce Attorneys

Once upon a time in America, men were the breadwinners and women sacrificed careers to raise the kids. Thus, women often received alimony after a divorce. Read More »

What to do when a spouse racks up debt

01/17/2014 Blogs Sonja Davig, La Crosse Attorney

Research shows that financial disagreements are the leading causes of divorce so it is no surprise they are the hardest issues to resolve when the marriage ends Read More »

Cooperation key to child placement during the holidays

12/12/2013 Blogs Brian Weber, La Crosse WI Divorce Attorney

Holidays can be tricky when you have extended family. Read More »

Adoption: nearly always a happy story

08/26/2013 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC, Adoption Attorneys La Crosse WI

Adoptions come in many forms—domestic and international—and here in the U.S. require voluntary or involuntary termination of parental rights. Read More »