Drivers accused of operating while intoxicated (OWI) offenses face a number of significant penalties. If a driver pleads guilty or gets convicted at trial, the courts can sentence them to incarceration and order them to pay fines, as well as court costs. It is also...
Franchise businesses are essentially turn-key business investment opportunities. Individuals with capital to invest can buy into existing brands and manage a stand-alone facility. Franchise operations can be lucrative and take some of the risk out of business...
Married couples often look forward to retirement with excitement. They may plan to travel together or spend more time with their grandchildren. They may want to prioritize shared hobbies or reinvest in their friendships. Married people can often enjoy more comfortable...
Estate plans can include more than just wills. People can draft numerous documents protecting themselves and their loved ones from a variety of different situations. For example, many people add trusts to their estate plans if they have loved ones with special needs...
The last thing people want to see while driving are the flashing lights of a police cruiser behind them. However, traffic stops occur every day across the state. Some of them result in nothing more than a warning. Others may lead to citations or traffic tickets....
Forming a company by establishing a business partnership can be a clever decision. A successful partnership takes the pressure off of both of the people investing in the organization. Both partners bring resources and unique professional skills to the organization...
When parents separate or divorce, there are sometimes conflicts that make it difficult for them to work closely together. This could mean that co-parenting isn’t the ideal parenting style for them. In high-conflict situations, parallel parenting is often the most...
The decision to create a will may occur because someone has a child or gets divorced. Frequently, changes to family circumstances or personal health may motivate someone to establish an estate plan. A will can be the cornerstone of a bigger estate plan or the only...
A criminal conviction can result in far-reaching impacts that extend well beyond any immediate legal penalties imposed by the courts. These additional effects, known as collateral consequences, can be life-changing and affect various aspects of an individual's...
In some states, it is possible to finalize a divorce in a matter of days. Other states require a mandatory separation of the spouses that could last for a year before divorce is possible. Wisconsin falls in between those two extremes. The state does not allow for an...
