News + Articles About Family Law

A Social Security number for your baby is a necessity when they are born. These steps will help you when filing for a baby's Social Security number as a new parent.

If you are going through a divorce and want to change your name back to your maiden name, a GCW family law attorney can help with the process. Learn more.

It's easy to get caught up in wedding planning after you get engaged but there are certain legal documents you have to have before you walk down the aisle. In Wisconsin, you must apply for your marriage license a minimum of 6 days before the ceremony.

If you want your unmarried partner to make medical and financial decisions on your behalf, you will need a power of attorney for both finances and healthcare.

The short answer is nothing. If your ex was court ordered to pay child support then that money is still owed to you regardless of where he or she lives.

If you are thinking about adopting a child, you should learn about the basic procedures used in most types of adoptions- consent, home study, adoption petition, and finally, the adoption order.

How are property and debts divided during a divorce? As a general rule, most items obtained during the marriage are considered to be marital property and are subject to a 50/50 division.

The divorce process can be hard on everyone, especially children. Each child processes divorce differently but feelings of anger, frustration, sadness, and anxiety are all common. As a parent, it is your responsibility to help your children process and work through their feelings.

Wisconsin is a marital property state meaning that most things purchased during the marriage are owned equally between your and your spouse. There are exceptions, however, like gifts or an inheritence.

There are three ways to get a divorce- hire an attorney, get a mediator to help you and your ex-spouse come to an agreement on key issues, or do it yourselves. Knowing which option is best for you really depends on how well you and your ex are able to communicate with one another and what's at stake for each of you.