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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.
Can I Move With My Child After My Wisconsin Divorce?
There are many reasons why a person would want to move after his or her divorce is finalized. In many cases, people move because they want to be closer to family members, to be closer to a job, or just to get a fresh start. Whatever the reason may be, it is important to understand that Wisconsin parents cannot just move and take their children with them, even if they have been awarded primary custody of their kids. Wisconsin laws have a set procedure that parents must follow if they wish to move with their children and those laws must be followed, otherwise, they could end up facing consequences.
Filing a Motion for Relocation
In the state of Wisconsin, all parents who wish to move 100 miles or more away from the child’s other parent must also file a notice with the court. This notice should contain the following information:
ND Man Arrested in Connection With the Shootings of WI Police Officers
Homicide is one of the most serious and violent crimes with which you can be charged, especially if you are facing intentional homicide charges. In the state of Wisconsin, first-degree intentional homicide can result in a mandatory life prison sentence, while attempted first-degree homicide could carry a prison sentence that lasts for decades. This is what a North Dakota man is facing after he was apprehended recently in connection with the shootings of two Wisconsin law enforcement officers.
Man Wanted for Attempted Homicide in North Dakota, Shoots Cops in Wisconsin
A manhunt was underway in early November in Waukesha County as police searched for a 23-year-old North Dakota man wanted for shooting two Wisconsin police officers. The incident occurred after two officers responded to a call about a car crash. During the stop, shots were exchanged and the two officers were hit, both suffering non-life-threatening injuries, while the 23-year-old fled on foot. The suspect is also wanted by police in Fargo, ND for an attempted homicide incident.
How to Protect Your Children from the Effects of Your Wisconsin Divorce
Often, one of the primary concerns of parents before and during a divorce is how the process will affect their children. Getting a divorce is a stressful process that can affect the entire family, especially the kids. The divorce process is never easy for anyone, but it can actually be rather difficult for children to cope with because they are not as emotionally mature as adults. However, multiple studies have found that it is not the divorce itself that gives children problems or anxiety. Rather, it is the stress and tension that comes with a divorce that can cause lasting issues. If you are going through a divorce and you have children, you should speak with a Wisconsin divorce lawyer before you make any decisions.
Tips for Dealing With Your Children and Divorce
There have been many studies conducted on the effects of divorce on children, however, there has never been a direct correlation drawn between divorce, in general, and negative outcomes. However, studies have determined that most of the detrimental effects associated with divorce arise from divorces that are riddled with conflict and constantly exposing the children to it. Every parent who goes through a divorce wants what is best for their kids. Here are a few tips to help you protect your children during your divorce:
Who Can File a Domestic Abuse Restraining Order in Wisconsin?
Throughout the United States, domestic violence has been a social issue of focus for the past couple of decades. Despite numerous campaigns and years of education dedicated to preventing domestic violence, it still remains a prevalent social issue. According to The National Domestic Violence Hotline, more than 12 million people experience some form of domestic violence each year. Situations that involve domestic violence are extremely tricky and are detrimental not only to the victim but also to the perpetrator. If the victim decides to pursue a restraining order, you could face criminal charges, among other consequences if you live in Wisconsin.
What Is Considered “Domestic Abuse?”
Domestic abuse is a complicated term. The state of Wisconsin has a very broad definition of domestic violence acts, leaving much of the interpretation to individual judges and courts. Currently, Wisconsin law defines domestic abuse as:
3 Common Financial Mistakes to Avoid Making in Your Wisconsin Divorce
Each year there are millions of people who go through the long and tedious process of divorce. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), around 40 to 50 percent of marriages in the United States end in divorce. Both men and women experience divorce at similar rates, but they do not always experience divorce in the same ways, as women typically tend to suffer the most financially and experience greater financial losses after a divorce. According to a study conducted by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), women’s total household income fell by 41 percent after divorce, compared to men, whose total household income fell by only 23 percent.
Understanding Your Finances
One of the biggest reasons for the disparity in divorce outcomes is simply just a lack of involvement in or knowledge of the family’s finances. However, there are many reasons a divorce could go wrong, as well as many ways that you could make a mistake. If you are going through a divorce, you should avoid making these top financial errors:
What Are the Consequences if a Minor Uses a Fake ID in Wisconsin?
There are many things that you need identification (ID) for, such as getting married, taking a flight, applying for public aid and assistance, purchasing a house, and the list goes on. For many teenagers, fake ID cards are an attractive option to allow them to purchase alcohol and drink with their friends even though they are under the age of 21. The existence of fake ID cards undermines the validity of legitimate ID cards, which is why cases involving false identification are taken so seriously. Getting a fake ID card can seem like a good idea, but if you are caught using a fake ID in Wisconsin, you could face serious criminal charges that could have a major impact on your future.
Wisconsin Fake ID Laws
Most of the time, if a juvenile is caught with a fake ID card, he or she purchased or obtained the card from another person in an attempt to buy alcohol. Wisconsin law states that juveniles could be charged with a fake ID offense if they do any of the following:
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