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Shelley Torvinen
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Wiscota Law and Mediation PLLC
11 East Superior St Suite 504 Duluth, MN 55802» view map
Divorce & Family Law
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1. Shelley Torvinen Duluth, MN
  Attorney at Law - WI, 1994
  Hamline University J.D. 1993
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Paulette A. Brazil

Lawsuit & Dispute, Family Law, Divorce & Family Law, Car Accident

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3821 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207

William H. Green

Social Security -- Disability, Family Law, Legal Malpractice, Child Support

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3216 South 92nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53227

Christopher M. Glinski

Family Law, Divorce, White Collar Crime, DUI-DWI

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209 8th Street, Racine, WI 53402

Jillian Elise Clausen

Family Law, Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody, Traffic

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6123 Green Bay Rd, Racine, WI 53403

James Joling

Divorce & Family Law, Divorce, Paternity, Child Custody, Child Support

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913 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403

Kate M Simonds

Family Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 9 Years

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308 6Th St, Racine, WI 53403

Joseph R. Reback

Criminal, Traffic, Family Law, Personal Injury

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 43 Years

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5200 Washington Ave, Racine, WI 53406

James J Ermert

Real Estate, Traffic, Family Law, Criminal

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 62 Years

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1661 Douglas Ave, Racine, WI 53404

Robert J. Baratki

Family Law, Child Custody, Divorce & Family Law, DUI-DWI

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2726 Chicory Rd, Racine, WI 53403

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LEGAL TERMS

GUARDIANSHIP

A legal relationship created by a court between a guardian and his ward--either a minor child or an incapacitated adult. The guardian has a legal right and duty... (more...)

A legal relationship created by a court between a guardian and his ward--either a minor child or an incapacitated adult. The guardian has a legal right and duty to care for the ward. This may involve making personal decisions on his or her behalf, managing property or both. Guardianships of incapacitated adults are more typically called conservatorships .

COMMON LAW MARRIAGE

In some states, a type of marriage in which couples can become legally married by living together for a long period of time, representing themselves as a marrie... (more...)

In some states, a type of marriage in which couples can become legally married by living together for a long period of time, representing themselves as a married couple and intending to be married. Contrary to popular belief, the couple must intend to be married and act as though they are for a common law marriage to take effect -- merely living together for a long time won't do it.

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION

A legal principle, followed by most states, under which assets and earnings acquired during marriage are divided equitably (fairly) at divorce. In theory, equit... (more...)

A legal principle, followed by most states, under which assets and earnings acquired during marriage are divided equitably (fairly) at divorce. In theory, equitable means equal, but in practice it often means that the higher wage earner gets two-thirds to the lower wage earner's one-third. If a spouse obtains a fault divorce, the 'guilty' spouse may receive less than his equitable share upon divorce.

TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (TRO)

An order that tells one person to stop harassing or harming another, issued after the aggrieved party appears before a judge. Once the TRO is issued, the court ... (more...)

An order that tells one person to stop harassing or harming another, issued after the aggrieved party appears before a judge. Once the TRO is issued, the court holds a second hearing where the other side can tell his story and the court can decide whether to make the TRO permanent by issuing an injunction. Although a TRO will often not stop an enraged spouse from acting violently, the police are more willing to intervene if the abused spouse has a TRO.

SOLE CUSTODY

An arrangement whereby only one parent has physical and legal custody of a child and the other parent has visitation rights.

STIRPES

A term used in wills that refers to descendants of a common ancestor or branch of a family.

ZONING

The laws dividing cities into different areas according to use, from single-family residences to industrial plants. Zoning ordinances control the size, location... (more...)

The laws dividing cities into different areas according to use, from single-family residences to industrial plants. Zoning ordinances control the size, location, and use of buildings within these different areas.

MISUNDERSTANDING

A mistake by both spouses in a marriage that can serve as grounds for an annulment. For example, if one spouse went into the marriage wanting children while the... (more...)

A mistake by both spouses in a marriage that can serve as grounds for an annulment. For example, if one spouse went into the marriage wanting children while the other did not, they have a misunderstanding that will be judged serious enough for a court to terminate the marriage.

SEPARATION

A situation in which the partners in a married couple live apart. Spouses are said to be living apart if they no longer reside in the same dwelling, even though... (more...)

A situation in which the partners in a married couple live apart. Spouses are said to be living apart if they no longer reside in the same dwelling, even though they may continue their relationship. A legal separation results when the parties separate and a court rules on the division of property, such as alimony or child support -- but does not grant a divorce.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Estate of Sustache v. American Family Mutual Insurance Company

... between Berg and the case at bar, the circuit court concluded that the four-corners rule "has been well settled law in the State of Wisconsin for many decades." Based on the allegations in the plaintiffs' first amended complaint, the circuit court held that American Family had no ...

Pawlowski v. American Family Mut. Ins. Co.

... The Smaxwell court declared, "based on public policy factors, that common-law liability of landowners and landlords for negligence associated with injuries caused by dogs is limited to situations where the landowner or landlord is also the owner or keeper of the dog ... Family Mut ...

American Family Mut. Ins. Co. v. Golke

... Milwaukee Constructors II, 177 Wis.2d at 529-30, 502 NW2d 881. Â¶ 44 We conclude that the circuit court applied an incorrect standard of law in dismissing American Family's claim because it did not make a finding of egregiousness 741 before doing so. ...

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Cynthia L. Murphy

Paulette A. Brazil

William H. Green

Christopher M. Glinski

Jillian Elise Clausen

James Joling

Kate M Simonds

Joseph R. Reback

James J Ermert

Robert J. Baratki

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COMMON LAW MARRIAGE

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION

TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (TRO)

SOLE CUSTODY

STIRPES

ZONING

MISUNDERSTANDING

SEPARATION

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Estate of Sustache v. American Family Mutual Insurance Company

Pawlowski v. American Family Mut. Ins. Co.

American Family Mut. Ins. Co. v. Golke

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