Divorce and Family Law Lawyers

Johnson & Cohen specializes in divorce and  family law matters and offers experienced representation and qualified counsel for a variety of issues. We understand how stressful and overwhelming a legal crisis can be, so we work hard to expedite all procedures, and achieve optimal results as quickly and efficiently as possible. Johnson & Cohen are advocates that can help guide you smoothly through difficult transitional periods such as a divorce or complicated custody battle.

The breakdown of a marriage is usually one of the most difficult and painful experiences in a person’s life. In addition to the often highly emotional aspects of separation and divorce, there are many important legal and financial issues to consider.

At Johnson & Cohen, SC, we respect the sensitive and difficult circumstances that bring you to us in matters of marriage dissolution. We will take the time to listen to you and provide an objective assessment of your situation, and provide you with legal advice based on our expertise representing clients under Wisconsin divorce laws. We will then work with you to assure that all of your legal interests are fully protected.

After the consultation, if you decide to proceed with dissolution of your marriage, your attorney at Johnson & Cohen will represent you throughout the process.

Johnson & Cohen specializes in the areas of:

Legal Custody
Child Visitation
Property Division
Support
Alimony
Paternity
Mediation

Legal Custody

Legal custody refers to the right of a parent to make decisions regarding non-emergency medical procedures, education and other welfare issues. Unless there is good reason to deny one parent these rights, Wisconsin law assumes that custody will be jointly held.

The types of "good reasons" that a court will consider depend on many factors, but usually involve abuse (physical child abuse, domestic violence or sexual abuse), drugs or child neglect.

• Legal Placement - Physical Custody

Legal placement refers to the physical custody of a child and that child's actual residence. Legal placement is often referred to as physical custody or physical placement. It is sometimes referred to with terms such as placement and visitation. However, visitation is completely different.

Child Visitation

Child visitation refers to the time that a child spends with a person (i.e., to visit). A person who enjoys visitation rights with a child has no legal decision-making power over that child nor the right to primary physical placement of that child. People who are awarded visitation are those who have had close connections and ties with the child, perhaps acted as a parent or are related in some manner, such as a grandparent.

• Custody Orders

When divorcing spouses with children conclude their divorce proceedings, a Wisconsin Circuit Court will enter a final judgment of divorce (a divorce decree), which will include the court's orders for the legal custody and physical placement of the spouses' child or children.

Mediation

Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process. A mediator is an impartial third party who helps people resolve disputes. Through mediation, the parties resolve their dispute (or disputes) forming an agreement. During the process, the mediator facilitates communications, provides legal guidance, and helps the parties focus on the matters at hand. When the parties form their agreement, the mediation process is over. The mediator sets that agreement to written form.

Property Division

Support

Alimony