Articles & Resources on Wisconsin Law

Anyone filing for bankruptcy must complete a court-mandated credit counseling course. This must be completed within 180 days (6 months) before filing of the case.

Beginning on June 22, 2024, the Social Security Administration (SSA) changed the meaning of past relevant work. Moving forward, only the past 5 years of work history is considered relevant.

When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits or Supplemental Security Income, a work history report must be filled out completely and honestly based on your past 15 years of work history.

Wisconsin is a no-fault divorce state which means that only one spouse needs to file divorce stating that he or she believes that the marriage is irretrievably broken.

Filing for Bankruptcy is an unknown process that can be slightly scary and difficult to go through. Understanding the steps in Bankruptcy can alleviate stress.

The most effective way to stop a wage garnishment is to file bankruptcy. Upon filing the creditor must halt garnishment pursuant to the automatic stay. Both a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13 will stop a wage garnishment.

A common question almost every client asks is if they can get a new car after filing for bankruptcy. We have good news for you, yes you can!

While the Bankruptcy will wipe out any monetary obligation relating to the debt the bankruptcy will not “satisfy the judgment” on court records. Below are the steps you need to take to satisfy your judgment.

The process to get to a hearing has been long, frustrating, and full of denials. Do not worry! Below is a list of helpful tips we’ve found helpful for our clients.