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Sue Stahl began working with Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C. in 2018 as a paralegal in the personal injury section. She currently works with managing partner, Amy Risseeuw. Upon graduation from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Sue started her career as a paralegal at a law firm in Milwaukee. While in school, Sue always enjoyed her […]
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Passing along your vacation home to your loved ones will not happen on its own. It is crucial to include your vacation home and other properties in your estate plan. https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/estate-planning/604139/your-vacation-home-needs-an-estate-plan
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Wisconsin law presumes that a child’s parents are best suited to protect their interests and raise them how they choose. Grandparents, stepparents and other interested parties can petition the court for visitation rights. These petitions often surround situations where their grandchild’s parent (their child) is out of the picture due to abandonment, incarceration, drug abuse […]
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At Peterson Berk & Cross, S.C., our clients are at the heart of what we do every day as we pursue results that are in their best interest. No one exemplifies this commitment to advocating for our clients more than managing partner Amy M. Risseeuw and this has not gone unnoticed outside of our firm. The Million […]
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Property owners are responsible for maintaining safe premises. Here’s how you can avoid injuries while clearing snow and ice from your driveway, steps, sidewalk or parking lot.
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Wisconsin dog owners are liable for two times the full amount of damages caused by a dog bite that breaks the victim’s skin. https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/174/02
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2021 has come to a close and I am excited to see what 2022 will bring. Throughout 2021 Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C. was honored to help you reach your legal goals and obtain fair outcomes in your cases. Thank you for providing us the opportunity to serve you when you needed a trusted ally. […]
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Chinese courts have made the curious ruling that adultery is not reason to file for divorce. We don’t have this problem in Wisconsin. We are a no-fault divorce state, which means that neither spouse must prove that the other has done something wrong. The only grounds for divorce necessary are one spouse testifying under oath […]
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There is a 120-day waiting period to get a divorce in Wisconsin. That does not stop you from getting your ducks lined up in a row with the help of a knowledgeable divorce attorney. https://www.wicourts.gov/formdisplay/FA-4100V_instructions.pdf?formNumber=FA-4100V&formType=Instructions&formatId=2&language=en#:~:text=There%20is%20a%20120%2Dday,reasons%20for%20wanting%20a%20divorce.
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