Accidents don’t just happen on land, especially in places like Wisconsin, where there is an abundance of waterfront property and watercraft for travel and recreation. There are over 600,000 boats registered in Wisconsin alone, and during the summer, there are hundreds of thousands of additional boats that navigate Wisconsin waters from neighboring Minnesota, Iowa, and […]
How to Navigate the Murky Waters of Divorce – Part One
/in Divorce/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPEight Tips to Consider if You are Facing a Divorce Going through a divorce can bring out overwhelming feelings of uncertainty and sadness. If this it is a first divorce, quite often it is the only experience the divorcee has had with the complexities of the legal system. Because divorce can involve very serious financial and emotional […]
How to Navigate the Murky Waters of Divorce – Part Two
/in Divorce/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPFive Tips in Handling Child Placement and Custody The custody and placement of children are, quite possibly, the two most emotionally wrenching issues in any divorce and often drive the progress of the case. Even if the proceedings run smoothly, the emotional repercussions can affect children for years. What happens to your children as a […]
How to Navigate the Murky Waters of Divorce – Part Three
/in Divorce/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPSix Tips for Dealing with Child Support Next to the custody and placement of children, child support is often one of the most contentious issues in a family law case. The amount of child support to be paid in most situations is determined by a complicated formula that factors in the amount of placement time allocated between […]
How to Navigate the Murky Waters of Divorce – Part 4
/in Divorce/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPEight Things to Keep in Mind About Property Division The one common element among all actions for divorce is property division. While custody and placement can involve significant emotional issues, property division issues are all financial. This is not to say that dividing the “stuff” will not evoke some very emotional responses. “You will only get my […]
Ask [[title]]: Divorce vs. Separation
/in Divorce/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWhat is the difference between a divorce and a legal separation? In essence, a divorce is a legal end to a marriage contract, while a legal separation involves many of the same legal proceedings as divorce, however, the two parties involved are not divorced at the end of the proceedings and are prohibited to re-marry another person. […]
Negligence in Nursing Homes
/in Elder Abuse/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPAs the population of the United States ages, more and more people are spending their final years in nursing homes. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes are created equal, and some nursing homes do the unthinkable: neglect your loved one. This happens with enough regularity that you need to be aware of all the warning signs of neglect […]
Elder Abuse: Can You Sue a Nursing Home for Wrongful Death, Abuse, or Negligence?
/in Elder Abuse/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPAccording to statistics, elder abuse occurs in one out of three nursing homes. Often, that abuse is experienced at the hands of staff, but a recent study has also revealed that resident-on-resident abuse occurs frequently as well. One woman, suffocated and strangled to death, is an example of the latter. But just how much ammunition do you […]
Boating Accidents in Wisconsin
/in Boating Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPAccidents don’t just happen on land, especially in places like Wisconsin, where there is an abundance of waterfront property and watercraft for travel and recreation. There are over 600,000 boats registered in Wisconsin alone, and during the summer, there are hundreds of thousands of additional boats that navigate Wisconsin waters from neighboring Minnesota, Iowa, and […]
Remedies for Civil Fraud, Theft and Misrepresentation in Wisconsin
/in Theft/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWhen the economy is tough it can push people to do desperate things. As businesses are struggle, sometimes people in places of trust act in a manner that may or may not be indicative of their personality. Wisconsin business owners, customers or clients can become the victim of financial misconduct at the hands of a […]
Wisconsin Shoplifting Charges Vary Widely
/in Theft/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPShoplifting is a common theft crime to be charged with, and in Wisconsin the penalties can range from non-criminal tickets to felony charges, depending on the value of what was taken. It is important to not only be familiar with the laws governing theft in Wisconsin, but also the laws specifically related to shoplifting. The law […]