A Wisconsin state appeals court ruled against a West Bend couple who were suing a clinic for the costs of raising a child after the clinic mistakenly gave the mother
Do I need an Order for Protection?
Sometimes divorces and child custody battles escalate if one party gets angry with the other. This can leave one partner fearing for their safety or the safety of their children.
Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order or QDRO (pronounced “Kwa-Drough”) is a technique attorneys use to shift ownership of funds from one party’s retirement account to another. A QDRO is typically
Minnesotans Concerned Over Potential Russian Adoption Ban
A group of Minnesotans gathered Sunday to protest Russia’s proposed law that would ban American families from adopting Russian children. Senator Amy Klobuchar joined members of the Children’s Home Society
Parenting Consultants Are Not Always Helpful
As family courts continue to be burdened with increasing divorce and custody issues, some couples are turning to “parenting consultants” to help alleviate stress and resolve issues with their former
Changing Last Names Following a Divorce
Many people who go through a divorce have to decide if they want to change their last name after the divorce is final. Some people opt to keep their last
Adoption of Teens on the Rise in Minnesota
Minnesota has seen a rise in the adoption of teens due in large part to a refocused effort to find parents for an age group that often gets overlooked during
Washington County to Implement Child Support Enforcement Program in 2013
This week Washington County decided that they will carry out a child support enforcement program in 2013. The new enforcement program will bring together the sheriff’s office, the Community Services
Common Changes in Child Behavior Following a Divorce
Children whose parents have divorced often exhibit both mental and physical changes, but these occurrences are not uncommon and can be part of the healing process post-divorce. A divorce is
Communicative Technology has Benefits, Drawbacks for Divorced Parents
A recent study by the University of Missouri found that communicative devices such as cell phones and email have both helpful and harmful impacts when it comes to co-parenting following