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If you are convicted of a traffic violation, this conviction will result in demerit points being added to your record. If you accumulate 12 or more points during the course of 12 months, then your license will be suspended. The point system works as follows: 12-16 points: 2 month suspension 17-22 points: 4 month suspension […]
Wisconsin follows the community property model when it comes to division of marital property. This means that marital property is simply divided down the middle (50/50). Before this occurs, marital property must be distinguished from non-marital property. For guidance throughout your unique divorce case, contact Gatzke and McFadden Law Offices. We strive to find solutions that protect […]
The Wisconsin State Patrol supplies “guidelines for motorists who are stopped by state patrol”. These guidelines include ensuring your hands are in plain sight throughout your traffic stop. In order to do this, you can put your hands on top of your steering wheel. Additionally, you want to ensure you put your keys on your […]
A guardian ad litem is an individual, (usually an attorney), who is appointed by the court in cases that involve minors. A GAL deeply examines the details of the child’s situation, to determine what case outcome would align with the child’s best interests. A GAL then communicates to the court the outcome they believe should be […]
It is a widely known fact that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is dangerous for drivers and others who exist on the road. However, it is not as often discussed that driving while drowsy is just as dangerous. Here are some tips on how to ensure you take on the road in […]
If law enforcement pulls you over with a suspicion that you are driving under the influence, three standardized field sobriety tests may be administered. The three standardized tests are: One-Leg Stand Test Walk and Turn Test Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) Test These tests are used across the nation in order to establish probable cause for an […]
Many assume your first traffic ticket for a moving violation is no big deal. However, it will most likely lead to your insurance rates increasing by 27 percent, for a minimum of 5 years. This means that on average, your auto insurance will increase more than $1,600. If a second offense occurs within 5 years, […]
In Wisconsin, the age of consent is 18 years old. According to the Wisconsin Statutes, “Sexual intercourse with a child age 16 or older” is considered a Class A misdemeanor. Sexual activity with a minor is considered statutory rape, as the Wisconsin statutes dictate that minors are not old enough to consent to sexual activity. […]
Did you know that 1.2 million traffic deaths are caused by wet pavements every year? When it comes to driving in the rain, there are certain precautions you should take. Inform yourself on AAA’s recommendations for operating a vehicle amid wet weather conditions. Such recommendations include if you should use cruise control or not, and […]
At Gatzke and McFadden Law Offices, we understand that the divorce process surely is not absent of emotion. Here are some tips on how to heal from a divorce in the most beneficial way possible. These tips include recognizing your feelings, obtaining the help of other individuals and continually voicing your emotions. In the end, […]