Statutes


  1. Statutes Related to Issues and Resources for Domestic Abuse Victims Who are Arrested
  2. Finding Wisconsin Statutes on the Internet


Legal Advocacy


  1. Toolkit for Working with Survivors with Criminal History
  2. Publications for Advocates


H. Resources for Advocates


  1. Publications for Advocates
  2. Publications on the Criminal Legal System
  3. Publications: Treatment, Interventions and Services
  4. Publications: Upon Re-Entry
  5. Publications: Women Fighting Back
  6. Publications: Being Gender Responsive
  7. Links to Webinars


G. Organizations


  1. Elder Law Resources
  2. Organizations Working on Re-Entry Issues
  3. Wisconsin Organizations
  4. National Violence Against Women Clearinghouses and Organizations
  5. Organizations Supporting Male Survivors and Men’s Activism
  6. National Organizations for Women
  7. Organizations that Help Immigrant Women Suffering from Abuse
  8. Violence Against Women Resources in Spanish
  9. Global Women’s Rights Resources
  10. LGBTQ Resources
  11. Organizations Advocating for Economic Justice
  12. Government Organizations


F. Upon Re-Entry


  1. Information on Family Services
  2. Information on Housing Services
  3. Information on Employment Services
  4. Information on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
  5. Information on Food and Clothing Services
  6. Re-Entry MythBusters
  7. Re-Entry Resources
  8. National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women (NCDBW) Re-Entry Webinar Series


E. Incarcerated Parents: Legal Issues, Programs and Resources


  1. Incarcerated Parents: Legal Issues
  2. Incarcerated Parents: Programs
  3. Incarcerated Parents: Resources
  4. Reaching Out: Handbook for Parents Incarcerated in Wisconsin
  5. Reaching In: Handbook for Parents Incarcerated in Wisconsin


D. After Arrests, Pre-Trial and the Potential Consequences of Arrest or Conviction


  1. Publications for Advocates
  2. Information on Arrests and Bail
  3. Possible Consequences of Arrest and Convictions
  4. Information on Sentencing
  5. Information About Alternatives to Jail


C. Overview of the Criminal Justice System


  1. Information About Criminal Proceedings
  2. Resources for Locating an Attourney
  3. Legal Research Guides
  4. Guides for Advocates
  5. Women’s Pathways to Crime
  6. Links to Forms
  7. Ten Truths that Matter when Working with Justice Involved Women


B. Make a Plan Before Possible Arrest


  1. Publications for Advocates
  2. Resources on Safety Planning for Potential Arrestees
  3. Resources for Figuring out Bail
  4. Emergency Contacts and Important Numbers
  5. Speaking with an Advocate: Confidentiality and Privilege
  6. Resources on Restraining Orders


A. Overview


  1. Organizations Working with Domestic Abuse Victims Charged with Crimes


D. Firearms Prohibition in VAWA


  1. Overview of Firearms Prohibitions in VAWA
  2. Omnibus Appropriation Act of 1996
  3. Domestic Violence and Firearms: The Federal Prohibitions
  4. Firearms Surrender Laws and Persons Exempt
  5. Bulletin on Judicial Compliance with Firearms Restrictions and Domestic Abuse Injunctions


C. Full Faith and Credit


  1. Text of VAWA: Full Faith and Credit
  2. Enforcement of Restraining Orders Under VAWA
  3. Full Faith and Credit of Protection Orders: Checklist
  4. Full Faith and Credit of Canadian Protection Orders: Checklist
  5. Full Faith and Credit Web Resources
  6. Full Faith and Credit Elements


B. Crimes Created by VAWA I, II, III and IV


  1. Crimes Created by VAWA I, II, III and IV
  2. Federal Case Law Summary: VAWA


A. Overview


  1. VAWA and the VAWA Reauthorization Act
  2. Federal Domestic Violence Laws and the Enforcement of These Laws
  3. Federal Domestic Violence Statutes/Offenses
  4. Full Faith and Credit Web Resources
  5. Arrest and Prosecution of Federal Domestic Violence Crimes


Legal Advocacy


  1. Safety for Indian Women
  2. Frequently Asked Questions on the VAWA 2000 Requirement Regarding Costs for Criminal Charges and Protection Orders
  3. Section 904 of VAWA 2005 Title IX


I. Wisconsin Tribal Codes


  1. Survey of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Laws of Wisconsin Tribes
  2. Appendix A: Wisconsin Tribal Codes
  3. Appendix B: Tribal Code Definitions of Domestic Violence
  4. Appendix C: Tribal Court Petition Forms: Domestic Violence Restraining Order Injunctions


H. Model Tribal Code


  1. Domestic & Family Violence: A Model Civil Code for Wisconsin’s P.L. 280 Tribes
  2. Model Tribal Court Forms
  3. Court Form: Petition for a Protection Order


G. Violence Against Women Act Title IX


  1. VAWA Title IX (Public Law 109-162)
  2. VAWA Title IX: Safety for Indian Women
  3. Section 904 of VAWA 2005 Title IX
  4. Frequently Asked Questions on the VAWA 2000 Requirement Regarding Costs for Criminal Charges and Protection Orders


F. Indian Child Welfare Act


  1. Indian Child Welfare Act: Public Law 95-608
  2. The Indian Child Welfare Act Summary
  3. ICWA: A Family’s Guide
  4. Flowchart: Does ICWA Protection Apply?
  5. Web Links: National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)


E. Full Faith and Credit


  1. Full Faith and Credit of Protection Orders: Checklist
  2. Full Faith and Credit of Canadian Protection Orders: Checklist
  3. Enforcement of Restraining Orders Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
  4. Full Faith and Credit Web Resources
  5. Recognition and Enforcement of Orders from Tribal Courts


D. Non-PL 280 (Menominee) Jurisdiction


  1. Non-PL280 Scenarios


C. Public Law 280 Jurisdiction


  1. Public Law 83-280 (PL280) (28 U.S.C. § 1162. 28 U.S.C. § 1360)
  2. Link to Questions and Answers About PL280
  3. PL280: Issues and Concerns for Victims of Crime in Indian Country
  4. Concurrent Tribal Authority Under PL280
  5. Scenarios: PL280 Civil Jurisdiction
  6. Scenarios: PL280 Criminal Jurisdiction
  7. Wisconsin State Indian Law Case Law: A Jurisdictional Survey of Criminal and Civil Cases Under PL280
  8. Teague Protocol


B. Overview of Indian Law


  1. General Analysis: How to Determine Which Court Has Jurisdiction in Tribal Laws
  2. Indian Civil Rights Act (ICRA) (25 U.S.C. §§ 1301-03)
  3. ICRA: Implications on Tribal Jurisdiction and Sentencing (25 U.S.C. §§ 1301-03)


A. Overview


  1. Map of Indian Lands in Wisconsin
  2. Wisconsin’s American Indian Reservation and Trust Lands
  3. Wisconsin Tribal Court System
  4. Tribal Courts in Wisconsin
  5. Tribal Internet Resources


Trafficking


  1. Trafficking in Persons
  2. Trafficking Power & Control Wheel
  3. Fact Sheet: Human Trafficking
  4. Identifying and Interacting with Victims of Human Trafficking
  5. Human Trafficking Indicators
  6. In Their Shoes: Understanding Victims’ Mindsets and Common Barriers to Victim Identification
  7. Victim Assistance Fact Sheet
  8. Comparison Chart of U Visa, T Visa, VAWA Self-Petition, SIJS, and DACA
  9. T Visas: What They Are and How They Can Help Your Clients
  10. Services Available to Victims of Human Trafficking
  11. Certification for Adult Victims of Human Trafficking
  12. Assistance for Child Victims of Human Trafficking
  13. Internet Resources on Human Trafficking
  14. Wisconsin Human Trafficking Protocol and Resource Manual
  15. Plain Language Version of 2007 Wisconsin Act 116
  16. Decriminalizing Trafficking Survivors
  17. Recognizing Human Trafficking and Dynamics of Domestic Violence
  18. End Abuse Human Trafficking Screening Tool


Statutes


  1. Finding Wisconsin Statutes on the Internet
  2. Wisconsin Restraining Order Statutes
  3. Statutes Cross-Referenced to Wisconsin Restraining Order Statutes (Chapter 813)


Legal Advocacy and Restraining Orders


  1. Overview of Legal Advocacy
  2. Some Dos and Don’ts of Advocacy
  3. Ten Points to Consider Before Choosing to File a Restraining Order
  4. Legal Advice vs. Legal Information
  5. What is Legal Advice? How do you Recognize “The Line?”
  6. Suggestions When Interviewing a Client Who Wishes to Obtain a Restraining Order
  7. Overview of Victim Service Representative Law in Wisconsin
  8. Service Representative Selection Form
  9. Victim Service Representative Statute Sec. 895.45, Wis. Stats.
  10. Overview of De Novo Process: For Use with Decisions Made by Commissioners
  11. Motion for De Novo Hearing on a TRO or Injunction (Form CV-503)
  12. Creative Use of Protection Orders in Battered Immigrant Cases
  13. Judges’ Domestic Violence Booklet
  14. Sample Neighborhood Watch Form
  15. Five Messages to Relay to Victims
  16. Preserving the Record at an Injunction Hearing
  17. Wisconsin Laws Related to the Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL)
  18. Preventing UPL Related to Restraining Orders/Injunctions
  19. Power and Control Wheel


G. Pro Se Resources


  1. Resources to Help Pro Se Litigants File and Handle Their Legal Case
  2. Civil Gideon Presentation Questions and Answers


F. Restraining Order Forms


  1. Restraining Order Forms and Form Summaries
  2. Wisconsin Circuit Court Forms Search Instructions


E. Full Faith and Credit


  1. Full Faith and Credit of Protection Orders: Checklist
  2. Full Faith and Credit of Canadian Protection Orders: Checklist
  3. Enforcement of Restraining Orders Under the Violence Against Women Act
  4. Full Faith Credit Web Resources


D. Firearms Surrender Laws


  1. Firearms Surrender Laws
  2. Law Enforcement Locations Verify Prohibitions Against Return of Firearms
  3. Firearm Surrender Procedures for Judges and Court Commissioners


C. Wisconsin Restraining Order Laws


  1. Restraining Orders in Wisconsin
  2. Domestic Abuse TRO and Injunction Checklist: Wis. Stat. § 813.12
  3. Harassment TRO and Injunction Checklist: Wis. Stat. § 813.125
  4. Child Abuse TRO and Injunction Checklist: Wis. Stat. § 813.122
  5. Individuals at Risk TRO and Injunction Checklist: Wis. Stat. § 813.123
  6. Issues for Individual at Risk Restraining Orders as per § 813.123
  7. Differences Between Domestic Abuse and Harassment
  8. Restraining Orders for the Elderly
  9. Restraining Orders for Minors
  10. Service Requirements and Issues for Wisconsin Restraining Orders
  11. Service by Publication
  12. Everything You Need to Know About Enforcement of Restraining Orders: A Guide for Wisconsin Law Officers
  13. Full Faith and Credit of Protection Orders: Checklist
  14. Full Faith and Credit of Canadian Protection Orders: Checklist
  15. Guardianship, Guardians ad Litem and Powers of Attorney
  16. Criminal and Civil “No Contact” Conditions
  17. Databases for Wisconsin Civil and Criminal Information
  18. Findings Under Wis. Stat. § 813.12(5g) to Convert a Domestic Abuse Injunction Petition to a Harassment Injunction Petition
  19. Wisconsin Case Law Summary: TROs and Injunctions
  20. The Definition of “Imminent Danger of Harm” as Required for a Domestic Abuse Temporary Restraining Order


B. Process to File and Obtain a Restraining Order


  1. Obtaining a Restraining Order in Wisconsin: Two-Part Process
  2. Ten Points to Consider Before Choosing to File a Restraining Order
  3. Process for Obtaining a Restraining Order in Wisconsin
  4. Writing a Restraining Order Statement
  5. Important Information to Include in a Petition for a Domestic Abuse or Harassment Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)
  6. Preparing for Injunctions: Petitioner/Advocate Checklist
  7. Overview of a Formal Injunction Hearing Process
  8. Preparation for Court
  9. Databases for Wisconsin Civil and Criminal Information
  10. The Definition of “Imminent Danger of Harm” as Required for a Domestic Abuse TRO
  11. De Novo Review Process
  12. Overview of the Process for Obtaining an Appellate Review
  13. Safety Issues at Injunction Hearings


A. Overview of Restraining Orders


  1. Obtaining a Restraining Order in Wisconsin: Two-Part Process
  2. FAQs For Petitioners About Restraining Orders
  3. Glossary of Terms: Restraining Orders Chapter 813
  4. Resources on Restraining Orders


E. Relocation Issues with Children


  1. Civil and Criminal Laws Which May Impact Those Who Leave With Children
  2. Overview of Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA): Protective Parents Wishing to Leave the State
  3. Resources for Relocation with Children in Wisconsin
  4. The Hague Convention and Domestic Violence Victims
  5. UCCJEA: Coming to Wisconsin from Another State
  6. UCCJEA: The Decision to Leave Wisconsin
  7. UCCJEA and Domestic Abuse
  8. Victims/Survivors Leaving with their Children: Legal Issues and Concerns
  9. UCCJEA Guide for Court Personnel and Judges


D. Relocation Issues of Victims of Domestic Abuse or Sexual Assault


  1. General Relocation Issues for Victims of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault
  2. Relocation Guide for Victims


C. Changing a Social Security Number


  1. Changing a Social Security Number: An Overview
  2. Resources for Changing a Social Security Number


B. Name Change


  1. Confidential Name Change in Wisconsin: The Basics
  2. Nonconfidential Name Change in Wisconsin
  3. Resources for Name Change in Wisconsin


A. Identity Change


  1. Overview of Identity Change and Resources for Victims of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault


Property Laws


  1. Wisconsin’s Marital Property Law
  2. Overview of Property Division in Wisconsin
  3. Retrieval/Disposal of Property
  4. FAQs about Property, Marriage and Divorce


G. Structure of the Military


  1. Structure of the US Military
  2. Military Commands Within Wisconsin


F. Safety Planning and Military Resources


  1. Safety Planning and Military Resources
  2. Safety in Domestic Violence Situations
  3. Key Military Support Services
  4. Community-Based Organizations


E. Protection Orders


  1. Military Protection Orders
  2. Civilian Protection Orders


D. Domestic Violence in the Military


  1. Military Definition of Domestic Violence
  2. What is Domestic Violence and Why Does It Happen?


C. Divorce and Child-Related Issues


  1. Child-Related Issues
  2. Transition Assistance for Abused Family Members
  3. Filing for Divorce
  4. Division and Continuation of Benefits
  5. Military Divorce and Child-Related Issues


B. Disclosing Domestic Violence to the Military


  1. Disclosing Domestic Violence to the Military
  2. Restricted Reporting
  3. Unrestricted Reporting
  4. Non-Activated Reserve, National Guard Members and Veterans


A. Overview


  1. Military and Domestic Violence Resources


D. Reporting of Teen Abuse


  1. Wisconsin Child Abuse Reporting Requirements for Individuals
  2. Overview of and Resources for Reporting Requirements for Abuse Against Teens in Wisconsin
  3. Wisconsin Child Abuse Reporting Requirements for Entities
  4. Children & Youth Advocate Manual Section 3
  5. Teens and Mandatory Reporting


C. Reporting Requirements for Abuse Against Children


  1. Overview of and Resources for Reporting Requirements for Abuse Against Children in Wisconsin
  2. Wisconsin Child Abuse Reporting Requirements for Individuals
  3. Wisconsin Child Abuse Reporting Requirements for Entities


B. Reporting Requirements for Abuse Against the Elderly


  1. Overview of and Resources for Reporting Requirements for Abuse Against Adults in Wisconsin
  2. Adult Abuse Reporting Requirements Under §§ 46.90 & 55.043
  3. Adult Abuse Reporting Requirements for All Wisconsin Professionals
  4. Adult Abuse Reporting Requirements for Entities
  5. Wisconsin’s Adult at Risk Reporting Law
  6. Resources for Abuse in Later Life


A. Reporting Requirements for Abuse Against Adults


  1. Adult Abuse Reporting Requirements for All Wisconsin Professionals
  2. Adult Abuse Reporting Requirements Under §§ 940.34(2)(b) or (c)
  3. Adult Abuse Reporting Requirements Under §§ 46.90 & 55.043
  4. Adult Abuse Reporting Requirements Under § 255.40(2)(a)
  5. Adult Abuse Reporting Requirements Under § 940.22(3)
  6. Overview of and Resources for Reporting Requirements for Abuse Against Adults in Wisconsin
  7. Adult Abuse Reporting Requirements for Entities
  8. Wisconsin’s Adult at Risk Reporting Law


Liability Issues for Domestic Abuse Programs


  1. Discrimination Laws
  2. Confidentiality and Privilege Provisions Impacting Wisconsin Domestic and Sexual Abuse Advocates
  3. Interviewing a Client Who Comes into a Program


G. Resources for Battered Immigrants and Their Advocates


  1. Illinois Immigration Legal Nonprofits
  2. Iowa Immigration Legal Nonprofits
  3. Minnesota Immigration Legal Nonprofits
  4. Wisconsin Immigration Legal Nonprofits
  5. Hmong Legal Glossary


F. Safety Planning


  1. Safety Planning Protocol
  2. Power and Control Wheel for Immigrant Women
  3. Power and Control Wheel for Immigrant Women (Hmong)
  4. Power and Control Wheel for Immigrant Women (Spanish)
  5. Assisting Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence: Advocate’s Guide
  6. Overcoming Cultural Barriers in Working with BIW
  7. Survivor Safety and Immigration Policy (Spanish)
  8. Q&A for Immigrant and Refugee Women
  9. Q&A for Immigrant and Refugee Women (Hmong)
  10. Q&A for Immigrant and Refugee Women (Spanish)
  11. Post-Election Q&A for Advocates and Attorneys Serving Immigrant Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
  12. Shelter Victim Confidentiality Issues Under Recent State Immigration Legislation
  13. Family Preparedness Plan
  14. Family Preparedness Plan (Spanish)
  15. Power of Attorney Delegating Parental Power (Bilingual)
  16. Safety Planning for Immigrant and Refugee Women
  17. Safety Plan for Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence
  18. Enhanced Safety Planning for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
  19. Creative Use of Protection Orders in Battered Immigrant Cases


E. Asylum


  1. Asylum in the United States
  2. For Information on Asylees’ Eligibility for Public Benefits…


C. Undocumented Immigrant Minors


  1. Immigration Options for Undocumented Immigrant Children


B. Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Remedies


  1. Comparison Chart of U Visa, T Visa, VAWA Self-Petition, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
  2. Collaboration, Confidentiality and Expanding Advocacy
  3. Certifying U Nonimmigrant Status
  4. VAWA Application Document Checklist
  5. Checklist for U Visa
  6. Protections for Immigrant Victims Infographic


A. Overview of Laws and Legality of Domestic Violence Programs Providing Services to Battered Immigrant Women


  1. Immigration Concepts and Glossary
  2. Know Your Rights (Bilingual)
  3. Red Card Template
  4. Red Card Template (Hmong)
  5. Red Card Template (Spanish)
  6. Defend Against ICE Raids and Community Arrests
  7. I am in Immigrant Detention – What are my Rights?
  8. I am in Immigrant Detention – What are my Rights? (Spanish)
  9. Organizational Grid of the Department of Homeland Security
  10. For Information on Interpreters…
  11. Battered Spouses and Children Confidentiality Fact Sheet
  12. Access to Programs and Services for Battered Immigrants
  13. Letter from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Director
  14. Access to HHS-Funded Services for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence
  15. Ensuring Access to Shelter and Transitional Housing for Immigrant Survivors
  16. Domestic Violence Agencies’ Protection from Criminal Liability for Providing Shelter to Undocumented Persons
  17. Are Victim Services Programs Liable for Criminal “Harboring” When They Work with Immigrant Survivors of Crime?
  18. Fact Sheet: Immigrant Access to Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing
  19. Letter from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Regarding Immigrant Access to Emergency Shelters


B. Healthcare Marketplace


  1. Eligibility for Healthcare Marketplace and WI Medicaid Programs
  2. Healthcare Marketplace Resources


A. Health Issues and Laws


  1. Health Care Privacy Laws and Domestic Abuse Victims
  2. Resolving Medical and Healthcare Complaints


Statutes


  1. Wisconsin Family Law Statutes
  2. Finding Wisconsin Statutes on the Internet
  3. 2003 Wisconsin Act 130: Detail of Changes in Child Custody/Physical Placement
  4. 2003 Wisconsin Act 130
  5. 2005 Wisconsin Act 101
  6. 2005 Wisconsin Act 130
  7. 2009 Wisconsin Act 187


Legal Advocacy in Family Law Actions


  1. Overview of Legal Advocacy
  2. The Role of the Legal Advocate in Family Law Cases
  3. Legal Advice vs. Legal Information
  4. Objections: Relevance and Hearsay
  5. Assisting a Client with Preparation for a Temporary Divorce Hearing
  6. Recording Conversations and Usage in Court
  7. Free Civil Legal Services In Wisconsin
  8. Additional Internet Resources for Family Law Issues
  9. Websites for Further Information About Family Law
  10. Managing Your Divorce: A Guide for Battered Women
  11. Child Custody and Domestic Violence: A Chain of Unintended Consequences
  12. Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Q&A with Angela Russell, Executive Assistant
  13. American Judges Association Domestic Violence Booklet
  14. Lisa 911 Recording
  15. 2003 Wisconsin Act 130


J. Pro Se Litigants and Resources for Family Law


  1. Resources to Help Pro Se Litigants File and Handle Their Legal Case
  2. Directory for Self-Help Legal Resources in Wisconsin Counties
  3. Civil Gideon Motion Packet


I. Parental Alienation Syndrome


  1. Resource Guide to More Information on Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS)
  2. PAS: A Guide for Attorneys or Pro Se Litigants
  3. Family Law Benchcard
  4. Frequently Asked Questions about PAS


H. Paternity


  1. Overview of Paternity in Wisconsin
  2. Paternity Process in Wisconsin
  3. Paternity at a Glance
  4. Establishing Custody/Placement After Paternity is Acknowledged
  5. Tools for Retrieving Non-Marital Children
  6. Civil and Criminal Laws Which May Impact Those Who Leave With Children
  7. Resources for Paternity in Wisconsin


G. Property Division


  1. FAQs about Property, Marriage and Divorce
  2. Resources for Property Division in Wisconsin


F. Mediation


  1. What are Your Rights in Court Mandated Mediation for Divorce and Child Custody Issues?
  2. Affidavit & Order to Waive Required Mediation Form
  3. Resources for Mediation


E. Guardians ad Litem


  1. Overview of Guardians ad Litem in Wisconsin
  2. Guardians ad Litem in Civil Cases in Wisconsin
  3. Guardians ad Litem in Civil Cases in Wisconsin (Grid)
  4. Guardianship, Guardians ad Litem and Powers of Attorney
  5. What Guardians ad Litem in Family Law Cases Can Do
  6. Meeting with the Guardian ad Litem
  7. Guardian ad Litem Family Law Resources


D. Child Support


  1. Overview of Child Support in Wisconsin
  2. Wisconsin’s Child Support Laws
  3. Cooperation and Good Cause: Child Support
  4. Privacy Protection for Child Support Participants
  5. Privacy Protection for Child Support Participants (Hmong)
  6. Privacy Protection for Child Support Participants (Spanish)
  7. Child Support Resources


C. Custody, Placement and Visitation


  1. Overview of Custody, Placement and Visitation
  2. Custody and Placement Presumptions in Wisconsin Family Law
  3. Summary of 2003 Wisconsin Act 130
  4. Family Law Bench Card
  5. Service of Family Law Documents and Local Court Rules
  6. Family Law Temporary Hearing: Tip Sheet
  7. Wisconsin Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Programs
  8. Third Party Visitation in Wisconsin
  9. Visitation by Grandparents and Other Third Parties
  10. Glossary of Terms: Family Law Chapter 767
  11. Resources for Custody, Placement and Visitation


B. Divorce, Annulment and Legal Separation


  1. Overview of Divorce, Annulment and Legal Separation in Wisconsin
  2. Getting a Divorce in Wisconsin: The Basics
  3. Basics of Family Law for Victims of Domestic Abuse
  4. Wisconsin Family Law Statutes when Domestic Abuse is Present
  5. Service by Publication: Family Law Actions
  6. Divorce by Counties in Wisconsin
  7. Wisconsin Family Law Pro Se Forms
  8. Resources for Divorce, Annulment and Legal Separation in Wisconsin


A. Overview of Family Law


  1. Overview of Wisconsin Family Law
  2. Wisconsin Family Law Statutes
  3. Basics of Family Law for Victims of Domestic Abuse
  4. Getting a Divorce in Wisconsin: The Basics
  5. Guardianship, Guardians ad Litem and Powers of Attorney
  6. Glossary of Terms: Family Law Chapter 767
  7. Resources for Family Law


B. Expert Testimony and Battered Women's Syndrome


  1. Overview of Expert Testimony
  2. Wisconsin Cases Involving BWS
  3. Sample Motion to Introduce Expert Testimony


A. Overview of Battered Women's Syndrome


  1. Battered Women Who Kill and Battered Women’s Syndrome (BWS): Overview and Resources
  2. Studies About BWS
  3. Validity of BWS in Criminal Cases Involving Battered Women
  4. Study on Women Incarcerated for Homicide in Wisconsin


C. Evidence


  1. Frequently Asked Questions on Evidence
  2. Objections for Relevance and Hearsay
  3. A Guide to Hearsay Exceptions
  4. Recording Conversations and Usage in Court
  5. Laying the Foundation for Evidence
  6. How to Admit a Testimonial Statement into Evidence
  7. How to Admit an Email into Evidence
  8. How to Admit a Text into Evidence
  9. How to Admit a 911 Call into Evidence (Civil)
  10. How to Admit Medical Records into Evidence
  11. How to Admit a Photograph into Evidence
  12. How to Admit a Police Report into Evidence


B. Jurisdiction in Family Law Cases


  1. UCCJEA – The Decision to Leave Wisconsin
  2. UCCJEA – Coming to Wisconsin


A. Jurisdiction


  1. Subject Matter Jurisdiction (Including Venue) and Personal Matter Jurisdiction (Including Residency)
  2. Definitions of Personal Jurisdiction, Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Venue in the Context of Restraining Orders
  3. Hypothetical Restraining Order Scenarios: Personal & Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Venue


F. Resources for Advocates


  1. Abuse in Later Life Investigation Practice Tips
  2. Abuse in Later Life Tips on Working with Victims
  3. Benefit Specialists
  4. Family Violence in Later Life Power and Control Wheel
  5. Legal Advocates Discussion Group


E. Resources for the Elderly


  1. Resources for Abuse in Later Life


D. Wisconsin Elder Abuse Reporting Law


  1. Wisconsin’s Adult at Risk Reporting Law
  2. Adult Abuse Reporting Requirements 46.90 & 55.043


C. Restraining Orders for the Elderly


  1. Restraining Orders for the Elderly
  2. Individuals at Risk TRO and Injunction Checklist: Wis. Stat. § 813.123
  3. Issues for Individual at Risk Restraining Orders as per § 813.123
  4. Domestic Abuse TRO and Injunction Checklist: Wis. Stat. § 813.12
  5. Harassment TRO and Injunction Checklist: Wis. Stat. § 813.125


B. Financial Abuse, Powers of Attorney and Guardianship


  1. Primer on Financial Abuse of Older Individuals and Others at Risk
  2. Powers of Attorney for Finances and Property
  3. Guardianship, Guardians ad Litem and Powers of Attorney


A. Overview of Abuse in Later Life


  1. Overview of Abuse in Later Life
  2. Glossary of Terms Related to Abuse in Later Life
  3. What is Abuse in Later Life?
  4. What is the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL)?


F. Credit and Debt


  1. Barriers to Building Financial Security for Survivors of Domestic Violence 2014
  2. The National Consumer Assistance Plan


E. Employment, Unemployment Compensation and Barriers to Work


  1. Resources on Violence in the Workplace
  2. Wisconsin Unemployment Compensation and Domestic Violence Law
  3. Safety Planning in the Workplace: Protecting Yourself and Your Job
  4. Employment Rights for Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence
  5. Employment Protections for Victims of Domestic Abuse in Wisconsin
  6. Know Your Rights: Disabled Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
  7. Laws When Domestic Violence Affects the Workplace
  8. State Law Guide: Domestic and Sexual Violence Workplace Policies
  9. State Law Guide: Employment Rights for Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence
  10. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Workplace Violence Fact Sheet
  11. Seven Reasons Employers Should Address Domestic Abuse
  12. Removal of Arrest Information
  13. Expunging Court Records
  14. Building and Repairing Your Credit History
  15. A Guide for Workers with Conviction and Arrest Histories
  16. Comparison of Federal and Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Laws
  17. Department of Labor (DOL) FAQ Domestic Violence and FMLA


D. Tax


  1. Tax Information for Survivors of Domestic Abuse
  2. Low Income Taxpayer Clinics
  3. Innocent Spouse Relief
  4. Wisconsin Earned Income Credit
  5. Wisconsin Homestead Credit FAQ
  6. Request for Taxpayer Advocate Service Assistance
  7. Identity Theft Information for Taxpayers
  8. Identity Theft Information for Taxpayers (Spanish)
  9. Earned Income Tax Credit Eligibility Checklist for Tax Year 2016
  10. Earned Income Tax Credit Eligibility Checklist for Tax Year 2016 (Spanish)
  11. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – What is My Filing Status?
  12. Understanding Your IRS – Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
  13. IRS – Need Someone to Prepare Your Tax Return?
  14. IRS Certified Volunteers Providing Free Tax Preparation (English, Spanish)
  15. The Taxpayer Advocate Service is Your Voice at the IRS


C. Housing


  1. Know Your Rights: Domestic Violence and Federally Assisted Housing
  2. Wisconsin Housing Law Protections for Domestic and Sexual Abuse Survivors
  3. Housing Flow Chart
  4. The Proactive Tenant’s Checklist
  5. Wisconsin Landlord-Tenant Law for Domestic Violence Victims
  6. Resources on Landlord-Tenant Law
  7. Sexual Harassment and Fair Housing Toolkit
  8. National Housing Law Project (NHLP) Housing Rights of Domestic Violence Survivors
  9. HUD Key Housing Provisions in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) 2013
  10. Wisconsin Public Housing Authority Contact Information
  11. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Laws Impacting Victims of Domestic Violence
  12. Consumer Facts: Manufactured Home Communities


B. Social Security Administration


  1. Social Security Programs Overview
  2. How Social Security Can Help You When a Family Member Dies
  3. Hiring a Social Security Disability Attorney
  4. The Appeals Process
  5. New (Social Security) Numbers for Domestic Violence Victims
  6. Social Security and Representative Payees
  7. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  8. What Every Woman Should Know
  9. SSI for Noncitizens
  10. Benefits for Children
  11. Benefits for Children with Disabilities
  12. Disability Benefits
  13. Retirement Benefits


A. Public Benefits


  1. Eligibility for Public Benefit Programs
  2. Overview of Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Programs
  3. 2016 Federal Poverty Level
  4. Information About Your Enrollment and Benefits
  5. Wisconsin Works (W-2) Department of Children and Families (DCF) Fact Sheet
  6. Facing Domestic Violence: How W-2 Can Help You
  7. W-2 Domestic Violence Brochure Memo
  8. Federal Communications Commission Lifeline Program FAQ
  9. Letter Regarding Immigrant Access to Housing and Services
  10. Good Cause Claim Form
  11. Request for a W-2 Fact Finding Review Form
  12. Request for Fair Hearing Form
  13. Request for Fair Hearing Form (Arabic)
  14. Request for Fair Hearing Form (Burmese)
  15. Request for Fair Hearing Form (German)
  16. Request for Fair Hearing Form (Hmong)
  17. Request for Fair Hearing Form (Lao)
  18. Request for Fair Hearing Form (Mandarin Chinese)
  19. Request for Fair Hearing Form (Russian)
  20. Request for Fair Hearing Form (Somali)
  21. Request for Fair Hearing Form (Spanish)


Disability Law


  1. Crime Victims’ Rights in Cases Involving Defendants with Mental Illness
  2. Competency and Guardianship: Overview and Resources
  3. Frequently Asked Questions for Domestic Abuse Programs Serving Individuals with Disabilities
  4. Federal Laws About Disability


Statutes


  1. 2005 Wisconsin Act 104
  2. Summary of Changes: Wisconsin Mandatory Arrest Law
  3. Wisconsin Mandatory Arrest Law and the Criminal Justice System: Statutes
  4. Finding Wisconsin Statutes on the Internet


Legal Advocacy & Legal Issue Violence Programs


  1. Resources for Further Information about Legal Advocacy for the Victims of Crimes 
  2. Internet Resources on Stalking
  3. American Judges Association Domestic Violence Booklet


G. Officer-Involved Domestic Abuse


  1. Wisconsin Officer-Involved Domestic Abuse Training and Guidelines
  2. Resources for Officer Involved Domestic Violence


F. Probation and Parole


  1. Sentencing, Probation and Parole in Wisconsin
  2. Facts about GPS Tracking per Criminal Sentencing
  3. Batterers’ Treatment and Resources
  4. Domestic Abuse Surcharges in Wisconsin


E. Victim and Witness Information


  1. Wisconsin Crime Victims’ Rights: Chapter 950
  2. Services for Victims of Crime in Wisconsin
  3. Compensable Crimes (English and Spanish)


D. Strangulation


  1. Wisconsin Strangulation Laws and Resources


C. Stalking


 

  1. Wisconsin Stalking Law Handout
  2. Stalking Laws in Wisconsin and Safety Planning for Victims
  3. SPARC – Stalking, Harassment & Related Offenses: Wisconsin
  4. Stalking Letter and Explanation
  5. Internet Resources on Stalking



Other Criminal Laws


  1. Wisconsin Criminal Laws and Elements of Select Crimes
  2. Power and Control Wheel
  3. Facts about GPS Tracking per Criminal Sentencing


Sexual Assault Laws in Wisconsin


  1. Wisconsin Sexual Assault Laws
  2. Statutes of Limitation


Mandatory Arrest Law in Wisconsin


  1. Mandatory Arrest Law in Wisconsin
  2. Wisconsin Criminal Laws
  3. Wisconsin Sexual Assault Laws


A. Wisconsin Criminal Law Overview


  1. Wisconsin Criminal Justice Process
  2. Prosecution and Defense Roles
  3. Criminal Law Glossary
  4. Overview of Wisconsin and Federal Domestic Violence Laws


C. Appeals: Decisions Made by Judge


  1. Overview of the Process for Obtaining an Appellate Review
  2. Motion for Substitution of Judge; Motion for Reconsideration of Judicial Opinion
  3. Notice and Motion for Reconsideration in Nonjury Trial
  4. Preserving the Record at an Injunction Hearing
  5. Substitution of Judges in Wisconsin


B. De Novo: Decisions Made by Court Commissioner


  1. The De Novo Review Process
  2. De Novo Review for Court Commissioner Decisions in Wisconsin


A. Responses to Court Decisions, Court Process and Domestic Violence Surcharge


  1. Methods for Dealing with Inappropriate Decisions or Behavior by the Court
  2. Motion for Substitution of Judge; Motion for Reconsideration of Judicial Opinion
  3. Office of Lawyer Regulation and Ethical Violations by Attorneys
  4. Domestic Abuse Surcharges


E. Driver's Privacy and Protection Act


  1. Driver’s Privacy and Protection Act


D. Voting Records


  1. Confidentiality of Voting Records


C. Insurance Practices


  1. Insurance Practices on the Basis of Domestic Abuse


B. Unemployment Compensation


  1. Wisconsin’s Unemployment Compensation and Domestic Violence Law


A. Tax Relief


  1. Innocent Spouse Tax Relief


D. Sample Confidentiality Policy and Intake Form


  1. Sample Policy on Confidentiality
  2. Sample Intake Form


C. Release of Information and Waivers


  1. Confidentiality Waiver and ROI Sample Form
  2. Confidentiality Waiver and ROI Sample Form (Spanish)
  3. Confidentiality Waiver and ROI Sample Form (Hmong)
  4. Sample Waiver of Nondisclosure – Wis. Stat. § 995.67
  5. Template ROI and Waiver



B. Confidentiality Procedure and Application


  1. Interviewing a Client
  2. Nondisclosure and Privilege for Advocates Involved in Person-Centered Planning Meetings
  3. Individuals with Privilege and Third Party Waiver
  4. Should I Put This Item in a Client’s File?
  5. Should I Rent a Safety Deposit Box?
  6. Agency Closing Data Transfer Procedure
  7. Team Memo on Confidentiality


A. Confidentiality Overview: State and Federal Laws


  1. Confidentiality Resources
  2. Overview of Confidentiality Requirements in Wisconsin
  3. Confidentiality and Privilege Provisions
  4. Confidentiality and Technology


Statutes


  1. Chapter V – Additional Laws and Legal Issues
  2. Finding Wisconsin Statutes on the Internet


C. Miscellaneous Laws Protecting Domestic Violence Victims


  1. Changing a Social Security Number: An Overview
  2. Confidential Name Change in Wisconsin: The Basics
  3. Confidentiality of Voting Records
  4. Driver’s Privacy and Protection Act
  5. Insurance Practices on the Basis of Domestic Abuse
  6. IRS Innocent Spouse Tax Relief Eligibility
  7. Safe at Home Act: Address Confidentiality Program
  8. Voting Guide for Advocates and Survivors: An Overview
  9. Wisconsin’s Unemployment Compensation and Domestic Violence Law


B. Leaving with Children: Legal Issues and Concerns


  1. Civil and Criminal Laws Which May Impact Those Who Leave With Children


A. Overview of Wisconsin and Federal Domestic Violence Laws


  1. Overview of Wisconsin and Federal Domestic Violence Laws


H. Resources for Minors


  1. Children & Youth Advocate Manual Section 3
  2. Online Services for Minors
  3. Teen Dating Abuse: 2018 Resource Guide


G. Undocumented Immigrant Minors


  1. Immigration Options for Undocumented Immigrant Children


F. Restraining Orders


  1. Overview of Restraining Orders for Minors
  2. Wisconsin Restraining Orders for Minors
  3. Advocacy when Filing Restraining Orders for Minors
  4. Child Abuse Restraining Order Checklist
  5. Harassment Restraining Order Checklist


E. Leaving with Children: Uniform Child Custody and Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)


  1. Overview of UCCJEA: Protective Parents Wishing to Leave the State
  2. UCCJEA – The Decision to Leave Wisconsin
  3. UCCJEA – Coming to Wisconsin from Another State
  4. UCCJEA Guide for Court Personnel and Judges
  5. UCCJEA and Domestic Abuse
  6. Victims/Survivors Leaving with their Children: Legal Issues and Concerns
  7. Civil and Criminal Laws Which May Impact Those Who Leave With Children


D. Child Abuse Reporting Requirements in Wisconsin


  1. Wisconsin Child Abuse Reporting Requirements for Individuals
  2. Overview of and Resources for Reporting Requirements for Abuse Against Children in Wisconsin
  3. Overview of and Resources for Reporting Requirements for Abuse Against Teens in Wisconsin
  4. Wisconsin Child Abuse Reporting Requirements for Entities
  5. Children & Youth Advocate Manual Section 3
  6. Teens and Mandatory Reporting


C. Confidentiality and Children's Records


  1. Domestic Violence Programs and Children’s Records
  2. Memorandum on Child Welfare Laws
  3. Minors’ Medical Records in Wisconsin
  4. Minors’ Student Records in Wisconsin
  5. Arguments to Possibly Refute a Parent Access to a Minor’s Records
  6. When Can Teens Seek Services Without Parental Consent?
  7. Emancipation upon Marriage
  8. Homeless Youth and the McKinney-Vento Act


B. Court Proceedings for Minors


  1. Child in Need of Protection or Services (CHIPS): The Basics
  2. Comprehensive CHIPS Process
  3. Brief Overview of the Juvenile Court Process for CHIPS
  4. CHIPS Guide for Parents
  5. Resources for Court Proceedings for Minors in WI
  6. A Courtroom for All: Creating Child and Adolescent-Fair Courtrooms
  7. The “What, When and Why” of Emancipation in Wisconsin


A. Provision of Services and Programming for Minors


  1. Housing and Services for Minors
  2. The “What, When and Why” of Emancipation in Wisconsin
  3. Emancipation upon Marriage
  4. 17 year olds entering shelter memo to programs 02.21.2020


Animal Law


  1. Domestic Violence and Animal Cruelty: Overview and Resources
  2. Service Animals and Domestic Violence Victims
  3. Wisconsin Select Animal Abuse Laws Commonly Violated When Domestic Abuse or Sexual Assault Occurs


Statutes


  1. Chapter I: Overview of the Legal System
  2. Finding Wisconsin Statutes on the Internet
  3. Statute 106.52 Domestic Abuse Services Exception


H. Attorney General


  1. Attorney General Opinions


G. Agency Closure


  1. Agency Closing Data Transfer Procedure


F. Unauthorized Practice of Law


  1. Legal Advice vs. Legal Information
  2. Wisconsin Laws Related to the Unauthorized Practice of Law
  3. Preventing Unauthorized Practice of Law Related to Restraining Orders/Injunctions
  4. Resources for Unauthorized Practice of Law
  5. Attorney General Opinion Crossing the Line


E. Funding


  1. 2018 Legal Funds Application Packet


D. Interpreters


  1. Interpreters in the Wisconsin Court System
  2. Resources for Working with or Being an Interpreter


C. Conflicts of Interest


  1. Overview of Conflict of Interest
  2. Resources About Conflicts of Interest for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Programs


B. Subpoenas


  1. Subpoenas in Wisconsin
  2. Subpoena Forms for Wisconsin and Foreign Courts
  3. Sample Motion to Quash Subpoena


A. Wisconsin Laws Referring to a Domestic Violence Program


  1. Federal and State Laws Impacting/Referring to Domestic Violence Programs
  2. Provision of Services to Men and Women
  3. Advocate-Victim Privilege Law in Wisconsin
  4. Nondisclosure Law in Wisconsin
  5. Victim Service Representative Law in Wisconsin
  6. Selection Form for Service Representative for Adult Abusive Conduct Complaints
  7. I-I_4 Fillable Selection_of_Service_Representative (Eng-Span)
  8. I-I_4 Fillable Selection_of_Service_Representative (Eng-Hmong)
  9. 17-year-old Contracting for Admission to Shelter Facility or Transitional Living Program


Legal Manual for Wisconsin Domestic Abuse Advocates