Divorce & Family Law Posts

07/24/2019    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

My 13-year-old daughter hasn't had contact with her father for several years (we don't know where he is). My husband and I want to take her on vacation, but I recently learned that to take her in and out of the country, she needs a notarized letter of consent from her father..  Read More »

04/06/2019    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

The new tax laws now in effect are creating significant ripple effects through homes across America, and some of the homes feeling it the most are those where couples are divorcing.  Read More »

03/18/2019    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

In an intact family—meaning married and no divorce—grandparents have no rights to see the children unless the parents agree. Read More »

02/21/2019    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

Infographic offers a snapshot of divorce in Wisconsin and the U.S., including frequency, risk factors and the most common reasons couples pursue the option.  Read More »

02/16/2019    Blogs    Tony Gingrasso, Business and Familiy Law Attorney

Anyone contemplating a divorce has a lot at stake, and if you’re a business owner, you can add a whole new list of considerations. Read More »

12/30/2018    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

If you’re contemplating divorce, one of the most important steps you can take to relieve stress is hiring the right attorney.  Read More »

09/30/2018    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

My ex and I disagree on our child’s religion. If we leave it up to the court, how will it make a decision? Read More »

09/30/2018    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

It’s not uncommon for any student to experience truancy issues—even those earning straight-As Read More »

09/26/2018    Blogs    Ellen Frantz, Family Law Attorney

Even if you are the primary wage earner in your marriage or the spouse who brought more to the marriage, you can expect assets—and debts—to be divided in a divorce. Read More »

08/20/2018    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins

If parental rights have been terminated, the mother has no legal right to the children. Read More »