Wisconsin Democrats have introduced a new bill that would fully legalize marijuana for both recreational and medical use. The proposal has generated a lot of buzz, especially in Milwaukee, where advocates have long argued that marijuana enforcement falls hardest on Black and brown communities. But the unfortunate reality is that the political path toward marijuana legalization […]
By Attorney Adam J. Schleis Physicians in Wisconsin work long hours, handle life-and-death situations, and carry enormous responsibility. During off hours, many practitioners use THC to manage stress, pain, or simply to relax. Most of these professionals never use marijuana before or during work, and take care to ensure they are clear-headed when treating patients. Perhaps […]
When unmarried parents separate, child support can feel complicated and confusing. Unlike divorce cases where the court automatically addresses child support as part of the proceedings, unmarried parents must take specific legal steps to create enforceable support orders. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 40 percent of children are born in the United States to unmarried […]
Ray Dall’Osto testifying before Senate Judiciary Committee in support of SB 577 on Dec. 17, 2025. GRGB and its Milwaukee criminal defense team lawyers have long been involved in efforts to obtain the release of wrongfully convicted persons and help them seek and obtain compensation for wrongful incarceration. These efforts include not only direct representation in court with […]
In every divorce, legal separation, or paternity case involving children under age 18, the court will determine child support payments. After a court has entered an order for child support, the parent paying child support must continue doing so except in very specific circumstances. Not paying child support can lead to serious consequences, including criminal charges. Very few parents do […]
Most people charged with property crimes in Wisconsin are not career criminals. Many are college students, young adults, or people who have never been in trouble before. Sometimes the crime stems from a stupid decision at a party. Sometimes it is a misunderstanding between friends. Sometimes it is a prank that went too far. If you are […]
Guardianship is a legal relationship where a court appoints someone to make decisions for another person who cannot make those decisions themselves. This might be a grandparent raising your grandchild, an adult child caring for an aging parent, or someone stepping in after a family tragedy. The guardianship process can feel overwhelming, but you do not […]
Breaking up when you are not married can feel just as painful as divorce, but Wisconsin law treats these situations very differently. Unlike married couples who have clear divorce procedures, unmarried partners must rely on property law and contract principles to divide what they own together. This gap in the law can leave people without guidance […]
If you are reading this blog, you probably have already suffered significant harm. Maybe you lost your business, suffered serious injuries, or are dealing with serious partnership disputes. But when you talk to lawyers about suing, you learn that Wisconsin law caps your damages at an amount far below what you actually lost. These statutory damage caps may […]
By Attorney Kristin Leaf, Partner in the Family Law Department at GRGB If a judge has appointed a guardian ad litem in your custody case, you may understandably feel some nervousness about this stranger who now has significant influence over what happens with your children. The GAL will investigate your family, interview you and your children, and make […]