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The following articles, publications and audio recordings are authored by the attorneys of Balisle & Roberson, S.C., and discuss the legal implications of topics ranging from remarriage to estate planning to confidentiality of HIV status to parental alienation syndrome.

General Topics:

Free Saturday Pro Se Divorce Clinics - Behind the Mic with Christopher Krimmer (click to listen to entire interview)
Collaborative Divorce or Cooperative Divorce?, by Linda Roberson
Cooperative Divorce: An Alternative, by Linda Roberson, Wisconsin Woman, June 2002.
Negotiation Strategies: Civility and Cooperation Without Compromising Advocacy by Linda Roberson Reprinted with permission from Aspen Publishers. Originally published in the American Journal of Family Law, Volume 20, No. 1, Spring.
On Air with Jody and Joan - InBusiness audio interview of Linda Balisle about Balisle & Roberson S.C., July 14, 2009 (click to listen to entire interview)

Issues Facing Same Sex Couples:

Partnership Agreements for Same Sex Couples - Behind the Mic with Christopher Krimmer (click to listen to entire interview)
Redefining the Family ien Wisconsin: Joint Enterprise in Cohabitation Relationships, by Linda Roberson
Same Sex Marriage - Behind the Mic with Christopher Krimmer (click to listen to entire interview)

Financial Support Issues:

How Much Does a Divorce Cost? - Behind the Mic with Christopher Krimmer (click to listen to entire interview)

General Financial Issues:

Look Before You Leap: A Guide to the Legal and Financial Implications of Marriage and Remarriage in Wisconsin, by Karen P. Goebel, Linda Roberson, and Joan Kinney
Protecting Your Assets in Divorce, by Linda Roberson

Protecting Business Assets:

On Air with Jody and Joan - InBusiness audio interview of Linda Balisle about Divorce and Businesses, April 19, 2007 (click to listen to entire interview)
Business owners in Divorce - Behind the Mic with Christopher Krimmer (click to listen to entire interview)

Estate Planning:

Family Estate Planning In Wisconsin, by Karen P. Goebel, Philip E. Harris, Richard J. Langer, Linda Roberson, and Mary Meehan-Strub
The Estate Planning Implications of Wisconsin's Domestic Partnership Law, by Caroline Poduch.

Admissibility of Mental Health Records:

Admissibility of Mental Health Records in Custody/Placement Disputes, by Linda Roberson, Abby Rupp, and Liza Roberson-Young. Reprinted with permission from Aspen Publishers. Originally published in the American Journal of Family Law, Vol. 12, No. 3, Fall 1998, pp. 148-154.
Admissibility of Mental Health Care Records in Custody and Placement Disputes, by Linda Roberson, Wisconsin Journal of Family Law, July 1998, Vol. 18, No.3.

Confidentialty of HIV Status:

“HIV Confidentiality in Wisconsin”, by Christopher S. Krimmer

Parental Alientation Syndrome:

Understanding and Collaboratively Treating Parental Alienation Syndrome, by David E. Joanis and Kenneth Waldron, Ph.D. Reprinted with permission from Aspen Publishers. Originally published in the American Journal of Family Law, Volume 10, No. 3, Fall 1996.

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Related News

Balilse & Roberson, S.C. is pleased to announce that Attorney Matthew Linstroth and Attorney Caroline Poduch have joined the firm as associates, and Nicole Koplin has joined the firm as a paralegal.

Attorneys Linda Balisle, Linda Roberson and David Joanis were selected for inclusion in 2011 Wisconsin Super Lawyers®. Attorney Holly Slota was selected for inclusion in Rising Stars.

Attorney Linda Roberson has been named as "Madison's Family Lawyer of the Year" for 2010 by Best Lawyers publication. This honor is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey conducted by Best Lawyers, one of the oldest peer-review publication in the legal profession. Only a single lawyer in six specialties in major metropolitan areas is being honored as the "Lawyer of the Year."

Attorney Linda Roberson presented the topic "Mental Health Records: Privilege and Confidentiality Issues in Wisconsin Law" at a seminar entitled "Hearing their Voices: Understanding the Growing Child" on September 22, 2010. To read article >>

Attorney Holly Slota was a co-presenter at The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence's Family and Immigration Law Training on June 21, 2011. The topic of her presentation was the "role of the guardian ad litem in family law cases involving domestic violence."

Attorney Christopher Krimmer was recently interviewed by the Wisconsin Law Journal about his legal experience with “cohabitation cases.” Learn about his advice to other lawyers handling cases when a couple who have never married break-up and need to divide their assets and liabilities. To read article >>

Attorney Christopher Krimmer was recently featured in an article about representing gay and lesbian clients. The article “Representing Gay and Lesbian Clients” was recently published in the Wisconsin Journal of Family Law, Summer 2009/Vol. 29, No. 3. To read article >>

Attorney Christopher Krimmer was recently featured in an article adressing the importance of mediation and arbitration for dispute resolution among same-sex couples. Learn more about how mediation or arbitration may be the best course for you. To read article >>

Attorney Christopher Krimmer was also featured in an article about business owners and divorce. The article "Business Owners in Divorce: A Basic Overview" was published in Wisconsin Lawyer, Volume 8, No. 6, June 2008. To read article >>

Attorney Christopher Krimmer was recently featured in Wisconsin Lawyer magazine regarding a charitable fund he created to assist a mother living with a terminal illness acquire a new automobile. Read more about the Helping Hands Fund in this article published in Wisconsin Lawyer, Volume 83, No. 12, December 2010. Balisle & Roberson, S.C. has a strong commitment to giving back to the community with various sponsorship donations and pro bono legal services to clients referred by area non-profit organizations such as the Americans with Civil Liberties Union, Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and the AIDS Network Legal Program. Learn more about each attorney’s volunteer activities in that attorney’s profile.

Attorney Christopher Krimmer was recently one of the presenters at the third LGBT Relationships Forum, The Keys to a Successful Long Term Relationship on December 10, 2011 at The Madison Club in Madison. Other presenters included David Lacocque, PsyD., Psychologist, Stephanie Graham, PhD., Psychologist, and Shannon Anderson, Financial Advisor.

Attorney Christopher Krimmer recently presented a seminar to fellow lawyers on November 8, 2011 in Madison and November 9, 2011 in Milwaukee on Handling a Divorce From Start to Finish. Attorney Krimmer focused his discussion on the division of assets and liabilities in divorce including business interests, retirement plans, gifted and inherited property, credit card debt, and the enforceability of Marital Property Agreements.

Attorneys David Joanis and Christopher Krimmer presented a seminar to fellow lawyers offered by the National Business Institute on August 23, 2011 entitled Advanced Legal Issues in Child Custody and Child Support. Attorney Joanis focused his discussion on parenting plans, child custody and placement agreements, and child development literature and how those studies impact the child’s placement schedule. Attorney Krimmer discussed tips of how to diffuse high-conflict custody battles, the enforcement of out-of-state custody orders, and the custody and placement rights of unmarried parents.

Attorney Christopher Krimmer was among the presenters at the 22^nd Annual Symposium of the Family Law Council of Community Property States on March 30, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Attorney Krimmer presented on the unique issues relevant to the division of employment retirement benefits pursuant to a divorce in Wisconsin.

Attorney Christopher Krimmer was among the presenters at a recent seminar held on February 12, 2011 entitled "LGBT Relationship Forum - The Keys to a Successful Long Term Relationship". This three hour forum presented to a sold out audience provided attendees with the tools to protect and maintain a healthy, happy relationship with their partners. Attendees learned how to legally protect their relationship, how to effectively communicate with one another, and how to manage finances together to assure financial security. Other presenters included David Lacocque, PsyD, Psychologist, Stephanie Graham, PhD, Psychologist, and Shannon Anderson, Financial Advisor.

Upcoming Seminars

Pro Se Divorce Clinics

Free to the Public - Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. - February 4, 11 and 25 (no clinic on February 18)

Pro Se Divorce Clinics provide information of how to navigate the divorce process and procedures in the Dane County Courthouse. This free Saturday morning walk-in clinic is ideal for people who are unrepresented by legal counsel or are deciding whether or not to hire a lawyer.

Please click here for more information.

Attorney Christopher Krimmer will be presenting to the Dane County Bar Association on February 14, 2012 on Legal Protections of Nontraditional Families.

Attorney Christopher Krimmer will be presenting at the 23^rd Annual Symposium of the Family Law Council of Community Property States in Coeur d'Alene, Idado from March 1 to March 3, 2012. Attorney Krimmer will be presenting on Protecting Divorce Clients with Debt and Bankruptcy Issues.

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Attorney Christopher Krimmer will presenting And Baby Makes Three: Gay and Lesbian Parenting Legal Rights at the Legal Association of Women’s March 14, 2012 luncheon at the Hilton Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin. Attorney Krimmer's topic will be Protecting Divorce Clients with Debt and Bankruptcy Issues.

Attorney Christopher Krimmer will be among the presenters of the National Business Institute's live webcast seminar entitled Handling Divorce Cases from Start to Finish which will broadcast on March 21, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Attorney Christopher Krimmer will present a National Business Institute live webcast seminar on Advanced Family Law Issues on April 10, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Topics covered will include paternity proceedings, interstate custody disputes and grandparents' rights.

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