Divorce & Family Law Posts

Maintenance: understanding taxes

03/02/2018 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

Don't forget about tax implications when planning your divorce settlement. Read More »

Getting engaged: legal considerations lack romance

02/03/2018 Blogs Ellen Frantz, La Crosse Family Attorney

Valentine's Day isn't just all about love and chocolate. If it includes a marriage proposal, it can also be about oral contracts and conditional gifts. Read More »

Custody decisions must focus on children

01/12/2018 Blogs Maureen Kinney, Attorney, Johns, Flaherty & Collins

When either married or unmarried couples with children separate, their chief concern typically is their children. Read More »

Step-by-Step Guide to Divorce

01/04/2018 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

Understanding the steps involved in divorce can help you feel a bit more comfortable knowing what to expect during an emotionally taxing process. Read More »

Divorce and insurance: three important considerations

12/05/2017 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins

As if there isn’t enough to worry about when divorcing - child placement & support, maintenance, dividing assets & liabilities - you also need to think about insurance Read More »

5 tips for choosing a great lawyer

08/17/2017 Blogs Brent Smith, La Crosse Attorney

Whether you need help with estate planning, a divorce or a personal injury lawsuit, you’ll want and need to have the right attorney in your corner. Read More »

Revising Your Estate Plan During and After Divorce

05/01/2017 Blogs La Crosse WI Divorce Lawyers at Johns, Flaherty & Collins

You are separated. Is this the time to change beneficiaries on life insurance and your retirement accounts? Read More »

Animal Companions: Three Legal Issues to Consider Before You Adopt

04/13/2017 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins

Companion animals can be wonderful additions to a home or family. Read More »

Top 5 Legal Issues for Pregnant Women and New Moms

03/13/2017 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

As with any major life change, when you’re pregnant or bringing a new baby home, there are often accompanying legal considerations. Read More »

What is yours is mine, but what is mine is... a look at common mistakes in dividing marital property

03/02/2017 Blogs Sonja Davig, Family Law and Divorce Lawyer La Crosse WI

With love in your eyes and a wedding about to happen, the idea of planning for ending your marriage seems unseemly. But the reality is marriages may end, requiring the splitting of property. Read More »