Divorce is common in the United States, and every day, people choose to end their marriages for a variety of reasons. However, many people choose to say married for financial reasons. When two people have merged their lives, one spouse may become financially dependent on the other, and in these cases, the dependent person may […]
Issues to Address in a High Net Worth Divorce
/in Divorce/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPAttorney Paul S. Crawford, Family Law Attorney at GRGB In a divorce, the division of assets is often one of the most contentious issues. All of the property a couple owns must be valued and divided. Likewise, there needs to be a determination on who will be responsible for paying the debts the couple owes. During this process, […]
Resolving Issues Involving Contested Estates in Probate Court
/in Estate Planning/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPAn estate may be contested when an interested party (such as one of the beneficiaries) objects to using the will to distribute an estate, in whole or in part. Such objections can lead to significant delays in distributing the property to heirs, so it is important that parties to such contests be represented by qualified legal counsel […]
Issues to Be Aware of When Drafting a Business Contract
/in Business Law/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPA business is only as strong as the contracts it enters. There are many ways that a business contract can be detrimental to a company: it can favor the other side, it can be unclear from a legal perspective, it can be vague, and it can leave out key terms. Many business owners fall victim to using […]
Calculating Child Support in a Wisconsin Divorce
/in Divorce/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPDetermining child support is an important component of the divorce process for couples who have children. Child support is seen by the courts as a way to protect children from the economic instability that could come from divorce. Child support should be used to meet all of the child’s needs, such as housing, food, transportation, and medical […]
Avoiding Car Accidents During the Winter
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPLearning to drive in Wisconsin’s winter weather is a skill unto itself. Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures all increase the difficulty level of driving and, unfortunately, they also increase the chances of a car accident. Anyone getting behind the wheel this winter should familiarize themselves with the following tips in order to keep the roadways safe […]
Making Modifications to Your Divorce Decree
/in Divorce/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPDivorce is common in the United States, and every day, people choose to end their marriages for a variety of reasons. However, many people choose to say married for financial reasons. When two people have merged their lives, one spouse may become financially dependent on the other, and in these cases, the dependent person may […]
What Is Embezzlement? Understanding Criminal Charges in Wisconsin
/in White Collar Crimes/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBy Ray Dall’Osto If you pay attention to the news, you will often see stories about an employee being charged with embezzlement. A common embezzlement fact pattern involves an office manager or bookkeeper who is accused of diverting their employer’s money to his personal account, often in small increments over a long period of time, or […]
When Will Alimony Be Awarded in a Wisconsin Divorce?
/in Divorce/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPDivorce is common in the United States, and every day, people choose to end their marriages for a variety of reasons. However, many people choose to say married for financial reasons. When two people have merged their lives, one spouse may become financially dependent on the other, and in these cases, the dependent person may […]
5 Ways Streetcar Accidents Happen
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPMilwaukee recently began operating a streetcar line, known as The Hop. The Hop now runs on a 2.5-mile loop through downtown and the Historic Third Ward. While streetcars provide a valuable form of transportation, they also present specific safety risks, and they can cause serious bodily and property injury. Unfortunately, the risk of accidents can be higher […]
Election of New Wisconsin Governor Re-Opens Possibility of Pardons
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBy Ray Dall’Osto and Steve McGaver Governor Scott Walker lost the November 6 gubernatorial election to Democrat Tony Evers. With the change in leadership in January 2019, hopefully there will come a change in priorities and policies in Wisconsin. One area that is expected to change is how pardons are handled. It is hoped that governor-elect Evers […]