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In Wisconsin, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
Yes, Wisconsin law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement. However, if that modification or elimination of spousal … more
What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin law requires that marital property agreements be in writing and signed by both parties. Marital property agreements may be entered into prior to marriage but only become … more
Can The State Terminate A Parent's Rights Over Their Children?
Yes. Every state has an agency that protects the interests of children. That agency may ask the court to terminate parental rights. Usually, the state must show that the parent … more

Collaborative Law...Is it Right for You?
The business of ending a marriage can be complicated. There are many things that need to be worked out and the legal process can quickly become adversarial and contentious. An alternative to working out the details of family law issues in court is to participate in a process known as collaborative law. In the past twenty years, collaborative law has become an increasingly … more
Enforcing a Child Support Order Out of State
While a parent living out of state may make enforcing your child support order a bit tricky, it certainly doesn’t make it impossible. The first step is to find the other parent’s address. In some cases, this may require hiring a private investigator or using locator resources from your local child support office. Every state has a parent locator service, and local … more

Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
This chart from the Department of Health and Human Services shows the state laws regarding how income is determined for purposes of calculating a … more

Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
Department of Health and Human Services chart of state laws regarding how income is determined … more
Understanding and Managing Child Support Debt
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Within Youth-Serving Organizations
This publication from the the CDC is designed to help representatives of youth-serving … more
Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms
The publication from the CDC is designed to help people recognize the signs and symptoms of child … more
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)
This publication by the CDC explains the federal law, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act.