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When Can I Request a Modification to My Spousal Maintenance Order?
In many marriages, it is not uncommon to have some degree of inequality when it comes to the education, career, or income between the spouses. In many households, one spouse is considered the “breadwinner” while the other spouse’s income is considered supplementary. When you get divorced, those two incomes are no longer combined and both spouses must live off their own incomes. However, this is not always fair to both spouses, which is where spousal support comes in. Spousal maintenance payments can be awarded to a spouse if the couple agrees upon an amount or if the judge deems maintenance to be necessary. However, the amount of maintenance that is originally ordered is not always the correct amount that is needed over time. In some cases, you may be able to ask for a modification to your spousal maintenance order.
Will I Be Sentenced to Jail if Convicted of a Drug Crime in Wisconsin?
Since the 1970s, Americans have been attempting to fight what has been dubbed the infamous “War on Drugs” by the Nixon administration. To combat what was seen as the “greatest threat to American society,” many measures were taken in an effort to punish drug users, such as creating mandatory minimum sentencing laws for use and possession, among others. Nearly 50 years later, the country is just now starting to implement more programs and other initiatives aimed at actually rehabilitating drug users and offenders, rather than simply throwing them in jail. Not every state offers alternative sentencing programs, but thankfully the state of Wisconsin offers various diversion, deferred prosecution, and other alternative sentencing programs for those charged with and convicted of drug crimes.
3 Mistakes to Avoid Making During a High Asset Divorce in Wisconsin
For the most part, the divorce process itself is not difficult; if a couple has only been married for a couple of years, does not have children, and does not have many assets, the process could be completed in a matter of weeks. However, most divorcing couples have been married for at least a couple of years, meaning they are more likely to have gathered and intermingled more assets, which can make the divorce process longer and much more tedious. The more assets you and your spouse have to deal with, the more complex your divorce case will become. High asset divorces bring their own set of issues and difficulties to the process. Below are a few of the most common mistakes that couples make during a high asset divorce in Wisconsin.
Understanding the Penalties for Violent Crime Convictions in Wisconsin
Each year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) collects statistical information about various types of crimes and publishes a summarizing report about crime in the United States. Violent crime in particular has decreased significantly across the United States as a whole over the past 20 years or so. However, violent crime still remains an issue across the country. According to the latest data available from the FBI, Wisconsin reported more than 17,000 occurrences of violent crime throughout the state in 2019. Wisconsin takes violent criminal offenses, such as murder, aggravated assault, sexual assault, and robbery, very seriously and convictions for any of those could result in severe sentences.
Violent Crime in Wisconsin
When the FBI collects crime data, they group the data into different categories with one of them being by offense type. In its yearly statistic report, the four crimes that are included under violent crimes are murder, aggravated assault, sexual assault, and robbery.
3 Strategies for Effective Co-Parenting in the New Year
After the excitement of Christmas has settled and the year finally comes to a close, many people use this time to reflect on the past 365 days and how they can improve themselves. The majority of people end up going with the ever-popular New Year’s resolution, whose goals range widely, from living a healthier lifestyle to spending more time with family. For recently divorced or separated parents, the beginning of a new year is as good a time as any to make a commitment to be the best parent you can be. Making a plan and sticking to it can be an effective way to improve your co-parenting relationship with your child’s other parent. Here are a few strategies and tips for the New Year to help you and your co-parent work together, rather than against one another:
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Keep your conversations focused around the children. One of the most difficult things to do after the divorce is to separate your feelings about the divorce from your attitude and behavior when it comes to co-parenting. Instead of focusing on the pain or negatives, stay focused on what matters -- your children. Remember, everything you do when it comes to co-parenting should be for your kids, with their best interests in mind.
Understanding Community Supervision in Wisconsin Criminal Cases
Not all crimes are created equally, so it goes without saying that not all crimes will be punished equally either. There are actually a variety of options when it comes to sentencing a person for committing a crime in Wisconsin. The most obvious punishment that a person thinks of for a criminal would be jail time, but many studies have found that spending time in jail does not actually provide much in the way of rehabilitative services, especially when it comes to juveniles and other low-level offenders. In some situations, a judge may believe it is appropriate to sentence an offender to a type of community supervision. This type of sentence allows the offender to complete his or her sentence outside of jail while supervised by the Department of Corrections (DOC).
Coping With the Stresses of the Holidays During Your Wisconsin Divorce
For many cultures and religions, the month of December is a joyous time during which many celebrations take place and time is spent surrounded by family and friends. For those who are going through a divorce or who have recently gone through a divorce, the holiday season can be challenging in more ways than one. Holidays are a time that is meant to be spent with family, so it can leave those who have recently separated feeling lonely and depressed. Even though every divorce can be stressful at any point throughout the year, your divorce does not have to take all of the cheer out of your holiday season.
Making the Holidays Merry and Bright
This year is unlike any other in recent times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is likely that many people are struggling to get excited about the upcoming holidays, and if you are going through a divorce, that only compounds the feeling of anxiety and fear. However, with a positive attitude, you can look ahead to a better 2021.
How to Avoid a Wisconsin Drunk Driving Charge During the Holidays
With temperatures dropping and snow beginning to fall, people across the country are getting their families and homes ready for the upcoming winter holidays. For many people, celebrating holidays often means going to social events where alcohol is present, but this can spell trouble for some. Drinking and driving is extremely dangerous and can even cause harm or death to others if you do not drink responsibly. This is why the state of Wisconsin, as well as all of the other 49 states, have laws against consuming alcohol and then operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). The holiday season is the most stressful time of year to be dealing with a drunk driving charge, so it is important that you avoid an arrest and criminal charge if you have been pulled over for OWI.
Tips to Avoid an OWI Conviction in Wisconsin
Tips for Coping With the Stress of Your Wisconsin Divorce
One of the most stressful events that many people experience in their lifetimes is a divorce. Unfortunately, divorces are also fairly common in the United States. According to the latest divorce data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the divorce rate was at 2.9 in 2018, meaning for every 1,000 married individuals, there were 2.9 divorce cases. Considered by some to be nearly as upsetting as grieving the loss of a loved one, getting a divorce can encompass and affect nearly every area of your life, from your living situation to how much time you spend with your children. Getting a divorce can be a difficult and stressful adjustment to make, but it is important that you take steps to try to keep the stress level of your divorce as low as possible.
Allow Yourself to Grieve Your Divorce
Many people feel a flood of emotions during their divorce, ranging from confusion to sadness, to anger and frustration. You should realize that all of these feelings are normal during and after a divorce, even if you feel grief. It is normal to grieve the loss of your marriage because it was a very large and important part of your life for a long time, even if it was not necessarily a good marriage.
Understanding Wisconsin Bail: How Does the System Work?
When you are arrested for a crime, there are only two ways you can hope to get out any time soon: by having the charges against you dropped or by being able to post bail or have someone else post bail for you. Bail is a crucial part of criminal cases because it often means the difference between spending months or years in jail awaiting trial and spending that time living at home and continuing to work. No two bail determinations are the same and there is no guarantee that you will even be granted bail during your trial. A Wisconsin criminal defense attorney with knowledge of the bail system can advocate on your behalf for your release.
What Is Bail?
The idea of bail is not a novel one. In nearly all state and local governments, there is some type of system for releasing certain individuals who have been arrested and charged with committing crimes. The purpose of bail is to ensure the defendant returns to court at the times that are required of them and works by requiring something to be offered up in collateral. The defendant or a close friend or relative of the defendant must pay a specified monetary amount before the defendant is released. If the defendant does not appear in court, the money is forfeited. If the defendant does appear in court, most of the money is typically returned.
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