Cryptocurrency Adds Additional Complexity To Property Division

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Identifying all marital property and dividing it under Wisconsin’s theory of “equitable division of property” is one of the most complex and divisive issues in any divorce. It is common for spouses to take drastic steps to hide assets in order to limit what they “lose” as a result of their divorce. In the past, […]

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What is Premises Liability?

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Premises liability means that property owners and managers are responsible for ensuring their property is safe. If a patron or visitor is injured on their property, then the injured party can recover damages. Fault must be proven Wisconsin’s Safe Place Statute details the requirement of public properties being free of hazards. You can view the […]

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Paralegal Participates in Paws for a Cause Charity Demolition Day

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C. paralegal, Molly Steiner, has motorsports in her blood. She has been involved in demolition derbies for half of her life. Molly grew up in a small community with a dad and brother who made demolition derbies a family tradition. As a child, she watched them participate in this unique motorsport, […]

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Car Accidents Are Not Always the Drivers Fault

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

A New Holstein woman was injured after an equipment failure caused her vehicle to roll over. This is a stark reminder that motor vehicle accidents are not always the fault of a driver. Personal injury claims can be pursued against the manufacturers of defective equipment, providing compensation to the injured. https://www.wbay.com/2021/09/18/new-holstein-woman-injured-sheboygan-county-crash/

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