WLJ Family Law News

Citation of unpublished opinions would lead to bluer skies

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:37:30 CST

It’s time for a change in the weather — and we’re not referring to winter (although I wouldn’t mind a change on that front, too).

One final look at the family law decisions of 2007

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:57:07 CST

During the past year, there was only one Wisconsin Supreme Court case and only a few published Court of Appeals cases in family law. While some of the cases earned approval in this column (not that either court particularly cared), others drew flak. Not being satiated with one kick at the courts and not being smart enough to leave bad enough alone, let’s take another look at the appellate family law cases in 2007.

Double counting remains difficult issue for courts

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:49:10 CST

This is the last of a series of three articles discussing the recent Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision in Wright v. Wright, No. 2006AP2111 (Wis. Ct. App. Dec. 4, 2007), which was recommended for publication.

Decision appears to limit trial courts discretion

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:01:58 CST

This is the second in a series of three articles discussing the recent Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision in Wright v. Wright, No. 2006AP2111 (Wis. Ct. App. Dec. 4, 2007) (recommended for publication).

Appellate court reverses maintenance decision in Wright case

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:20:01 CST

On Dec. 4, the District I branch of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals issued its opinion in Wright v. Wright, No. 2006AP2111 ((Wis. Ct. App. Dec. 4, 2007) (recommended for publication). The decision affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded with directions, the orders rendered by the Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judges John J. DiMotto and Michael D. Guolee.

ABA opinion is welcome statement on collaborative divorce

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:52:12 CDT

Earlier this year, an ethics opinion by the Colorado Bar Association sent shock waves through the collaborative divorce movement. Now, a formal opinion by the American Bar Association Standing Committee of Ethics and Professional Responsibility sets the collaborative world at ease.

Gregg Herman Bio

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:09:37 CDT

Gregg Herman is a shareholder with Loeb & Herman S.C. in Milwaukee, which practices exclusively family law. Herman's column focuses on appellate decisions affecting the practice of family law in Wisconsin.

Family law attorney provides fresh Frisch observations

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 01:00:00 CDT

Court upholds contempt for failure to provide info

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 01:00:00 CDT

Child representation in a perfect world

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 01:00:00 CDT

Whats the proper role of the attorney serving as GAL?

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 01:00:00 CDT

Representing the childs best interest, not the child

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 01:00:00 CDT

Representing children in family law cases

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 01:00:00 CDT

Decision contains valuable lessons on maintenance

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 01:00:00 CDT

Dialogue between family law attorneys, psychologists will continue

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 01:00:00 CST

Wood v. Propeck has several significant flaws

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 01:00:00 CST

A first look at the court of appeals decision in Wood v. Propeck

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 01:00:00 CST

A letter to my family law colleagues

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:00:00 CST

A letter to Wisconsins trial court judges

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 01:00:00 CST

Open letter to Wisconsins appellate judges

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 01:00:00 CST