Wisconsin is a “no-fault” divorce state. With this in mind, most divorces are based on the grounds that the parties have irreconcilable differences. Although, ‘fault’ is not used as grounds for a divorce, the court may consider it when determining alimony and property division. When seeking a divorce, the residency requirements dictate that at least… Read More »
Archives for March 2015
Police Seek Culprit Behind Milwaukee Drug Overdoses
Drug deaths hit a record high in 2014, with nearly 250 people dying from drug overdoses of all kinds in Milwaukee County. Heroin accounted for 119 of the fatalities, surpassing the number of car crash fatalities and homicides in the county last year. As heroin-related deaths continue to climb, a disturbing trend has emerged of… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions on Ignition Interlock Devices
Ignition Interlock Devices, also known as an IID, are required according to Wisconsin Act 100; when a first time OWI offender has a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 percent or higher, on all repeat OWI offenders, and on all drivers that refuse a breath or blood chemical test at the traffic stop. An ignition interlock… Read More »
Underage Drinking: It’s More Than Just a Citation
Many people consider underage drinking inevitable in today’s peer-pressured, social media fueled culture. However, many underage drinkers and their guardians do not consider the long-term impact that receiving “just a ticket’ for underage drinking can have on their future. Although pleading guilty may seem to be the easiest and least costly method to “put it… Read More »