Social media can directly impact the outcome of your divorce. What you share online — posts, photos, comments, or even what others tag you in — may be used as evidence in court. Understanding how your digital footprint affects legal decisions can help you protect yourself, your assets, and your family.
How may Courts use Social Media Posts?
Courts and attorneys regularly review social media to assess honesty, financial habits, and parenting skills. A single post can support or
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The Basics of Child-Related Issues in Wisconsin Divorce
You are getting divorced in Wisconsin – what next when it comes to your children?
First, it is important to understand two key terms in Wisconsin divorce (and paternity) cases involving children: legal custody and physical placement. Custody refers to legal decision-making, and placement refers to the schedule your children will follow. It is possible to have an arrangement where the parents share custody, but one parent has more placement than the other. Vice-versa, it is possible to have
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How Long Does a Divorce Take in Wisconsin?
By: Erin M. Idler, Attorney & Mediator
If you are considering divorce, one of the first questions you likely have is: how long does it take?
While every family’s situation is unique, there are some consistent legal timelines in Wisconsin that provide a starting point. Understanding those timelines and the factors that influence them can help you make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary delays.
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Family Lawyer as Problem Solver
In this season of resolutions, I pledge to continue in 2026 to promote myself as a problem solver for family law cases.
Both the public and the profession will benefit from a renewed effort by lawyers to do so. The profession will benefit by helping more people (and getting more business) and the public will benefit by having their affairs handled professionally rather than taking the risk of doing it themselves.
Cause or Correlation?
Over the course of my
What Wisconsin Child Support Really Covers – and the Mistakes Parents Keep Making
One of the biggest myths floating around Wisconsin family law is the idea that child support pays for everything.
It does not.
That belief alone fuels endless arguments, builds resentment, and leaves both parents feeling stuck – often without anyone actually being at fault. The truth is simpler, but it takes a clear, written order to make sure everyone’s on the same page.
Let’s clear this up. Attorney Kyle Kaufman regularly provides additional guidance to families through HKK YouTube
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The Generational Impact of Incarcerated Parents on Children
In Wisconsin, children with incarcerated parents often face compounded challenges that extend far beyond the courtroom. The emotional toll of separation, coupled with the instability it can create in housing, education, and caregiving, frequently manifests in behavioral and mental health concerns. These children are the disproportionate majority in CHIPS and JIPS proceedings, and their trauma, often unspoken, can echo across generations. As practitioners, we must recognize that parental incarceration is not merely a background detail – it is a
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Navigating the Journey: Five Stages Couples Often Experience Before Divorce
In most cases, it is not one big fight or a single event that ends a marriage
Every process has its own rhythm, milestones and turning points. The same holds true for marriages that reach a crossroads.
After more than two decades of practicing family law in Wisconsin, Attorney Kyle Kaufman shares the pattern that he has seen again and again. Sometimes, the relationship has been unraveling for months or even years. Understanding the typical emotional and behavioral phases
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How Wisconsin Courts Decide Child Custody and Placement
Your Guide to Navigating the Child Custody and Placement Process in Wisconsin with Confidence
Divorce or paternity cases bring many tough questions to the forefront: who will have custody? How does joint custody really work? What does the court actually consider?
If you’re facing a custody dispute in Wisconsin, knowing the court’s decision‑making framework can empower you to protect your parental rights and present a strong case. Attorney Kyle Kaufman breaks down the essential concepts, the statutory factors judges
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Why Wisconsin’s Balance Placement Standard Works without a Presumption of Equal Time
Physical placement disputes are often some of the most contested issues in family law cases. The current physical placement standard directs courts to maximize the time children spend with each parent consistent with their best interest. This strikes a thoughtful and flexible balance that a more inflexible presumption of equal placement cannot match. By focusing on the unique circumstances, needs, and family dynamics of each case, the existing framework preserves both parental involvement and judicial discretion. This ensures that
Life Insurance Policies in a Wisconsin Divorce Action
The division of life insurance policies is a topic that often does not receive enough attention in Wisconsin divorce cases. Yet depending on how a policy is owned, funded, and structured, it can raise important financial issues during a property division.
Insurable Interest Comes First
Before discussing division, it is important to understand who can legally take out a life insurance policy. A person may only insure another individual if they have what is called an insurable interest. This
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Wisconsin Child Custody Evaluations: What Factors Do Judges Consider?
When parents in Sheboygan, Random Lake, or Mequon cannot agree on a parenting plan, the court often steps in to make these life-altering decisions. In many contested cases, a judge will order a custody evaluation. This process involves a neutral professional, such as a psychologist or social worker, who investigates the family dynamic and provides a recommendation to the court.
Parents often feel overwhelmed by the scrutiny of an evaluation. Understanding Wisconsin Child Custody Evaluations: What Factors Do Judges
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The Myth of 50/50 Placement: What Wisconsin Law Actually Requires
When parents get divorced, establishing paternity, or facing custody and placement disputes, they must seek court intervention.
Many parents expect that equal (50/50) shared placement of the children is the standard placement schedule that every court uses unless there is evidence that one party is a “bad parent.” Even some legal professionals or court officials seem to be operating under this assumption.
Haley Bjorn, Arizona State 2023, is a staff attorney with Judicare Legal Aid, Wausau. She
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Wisconsin Offers No-court Divorce: Introducing Divorce by Affidavit
Divorce may not be easy—but Wisconsin just made the process a little less stressful. With the passage of a new law allowing Divorce by Affidavit (2025 Senate Bill 189), many couples can now finalize their divorce without any court appearance. This change is a major step toward making the legal system more efficient, accessible, and compassionate for families navigating this transition.
What Is Divorce by Affidavit?
Divorce by Affidavit allows qualifying couples to complete their divorce through notarized written
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Transforming Custody Challenges into Stronger Connections
Your guide to building lasting bonds with your children through effective communication and growth, to create a winning custody strategy.
Why Family Law is About More Than Paperwork
At HKK Law Offices we view every case as a chance for transformation. When families move through conflict, they often emerge with clearer relationships, steadier finances, and a renewed sense of purpose. Custody isn’t just a legal award. It is an opportunity to become a stronger, healthier, consistent, and more engaged
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Understanding Paternity Laws in Wisconsin: What Fathers Need to Know
For fathers in Sheboygan, Random Lake, Mequon, and across Wisconsin, the legal relationship with a child born outside of marriage is vital. Establishing paternity means more than simply having your name on a birth certificate; it locks in essential rights and obligations for both the parent and the child. This process provides you with the opportunity to seek custody and placement, while ensuring your child has access to essential benefits.
Whether you are preparing for a birth or seeking
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Update Regarding Davis V. Ermold And Moore
Here is an update from Attorney Emily Dudak Leiter of The Law Center, S.C., regarding Davis v. Ermold and Moore:
As most have heard already, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal constructed by Kim Davis and Liberty Counsel, which was attempting to overturn Obergefell and marriage equality. The Supreme Court declined to review the case last week, and they did so without comment. That is a huge relief. That means nothing is imminent.
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