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Zoning Variance

The zoning variance procedure can be frustrating. Understanding the historical purpose of the variance procedure and being able to discuss it in an academic way may help you in your quest to obtain one. Historically, the zoning variance procedure was … Continue reading

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Estimates for security deposit withholding?

The Court of Appeals has rendered an unpublished decision which although is not binding is very informative as to how one Appellate Judge is interpreting Boelter v. Tschantz, 2010 WI App 18, 323 Wis.2d, 779 N.W.2d 467 (WI App 2009). … Continue reading

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Contractors in Trouble

Attorneys frequently receive questions from contractors and homeowners regarding remodeling projects. Contractors can get into trouble if they don’t pay close attention to the Wisconsin Administrative Code. Wisconsin law requires any contractor who makes improvements to an existing home and … Continue reading

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Can judges help?

Yesterday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court held a public hearing on a proposal to allow Wisconsin judges to assist litigants in court. If it is approved, this change to the Judicial Code would allow judges to use their discretion to assist … Continue reading

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Spring receives AV rating

Martindale-Hubbell® has confirmed that attorney Mara C. Spring received the AV Preeminent Rating. The Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® rating is the highest possible rating for an attorney for both ethical standards and legal ability. This rating represents the pinnacle of professional … Continue reading

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Mara C. Spring joins firm

Attorney Mara Spring joined Wassel, Harvey & Schuk, LLP this month. Mara began her career as a prosecutor, serving two terms as the Taylor County District Attorney in Medford, WI. For the past ten years she has been an associate … Continue reading

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Changes in Landlord Law

LANDLORDS BE ON THE LOOKOUT – Senate Bill 179 is making its way to the Governor’s office for signature. It is expected to be signed into law this year. There are sweeping changes, and some “gotcha’s” that all landlords need … Continue reading

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Healthy Placement Arrangements

In recent years, it has become more common for divorced parents to each have substantial overnight care and placement of their marital children. The older model of the children just seeing dad every other weekend is becoming less common. Therefore, … Continue reading

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Child’s Best Interest

If you have ever been involved in a physical placement dispute, then you are familiar with the term child’s best interest. Child’s best interest is a simple concept which guides the court’s decisions when it comes to which parent gets … Continue reading

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Landlords and Act 143

With the help of attorneys for landlords, Wisconsin legislatures have been drafting a new law to fix some of the issues created with the April 2012 legislation (Act 143).  This new law has been passed out of committee and is … Continue reading

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