Summary: This booklet covers the basics of earnings garnishment including what types of earnings can be garnished and for what reasons.

Summary: Who will make your medical decisions when you can't? Talking about your preferences for treatment will save your family the heartache of having to make decisions for you without knowing your wishes. A Gift to Your Family helps you get started. This consumer guide educates the public about issues surrounding end-of-life decisions such as power of attorney for health care, living wills, and organ and tissue donation.

24 pp.; 6th edition, 2005

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Summary: This consumer handbook, published by the State Bar’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, explains the probate process and a personal representative’s role in it. It summarizes basic concepts, the tasks a personal representative needs to perform, and the time limits imposed by law to complete the many phases of estate administration.

20 pp.; Twelfth edition, 2007

Summary: This publication explains farmers' basic legal rights and responsibilities in their debtor/creditor relationships. It covers a wide range of related topics, including the basics of security interests, unsecured debts, landlord/tenant law, negotiations, farm foreclosure, replevin, and bankruptcy.

Visit the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection for more information.

Summary: This comic book explains the lawyer's role in the legal system by following six new lawyers into their very different practices. The publication is aimed at elementary students and includes a word search and matching activities. A teacher's guide is available upon request.

Summary: Disputes can arise in any area of our lives. Professionals from a number of different backgrounds have collaborated to develop processes for resolving disputes outside of the court system, known collectively as "alterntive dispute resolution." This consumer pamphlet overviews those processes, including arbitration and mediation.

This pamphlet is one title in an 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: In some arrests, you’re charged with a crime, while in others you’re not. This consumer pamphlet describes what happens if you're charged with a crime or a noncriminal offense.

This pamphlet is one title in an 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: People who are having difficulty paying their debts sometimes consider bankruptcy to obtain relief from collection efforts, eliminate some or all of their debts, or restructure their debt payments. This consumer pamphlet provides general information about bankruptcy, including the advantages and disadvantages of filing for bankruptcy.

This pamphlet is one title in an 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: For those purchasing or selling a home there are a mutlitude of considerations. This pamphlet provides basic information on land contracts, offers to purchase, property information, deeds, new home construction, and more.

This pamphlet is one title in an 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: The materials in this book are designed to help secondary students learn about constitutions, courts, and cases. Focusing on these topics as part of a comprehensive democracy education program has the potential to help young people build the understanding, skills, and attitudes necessary for active and informed participation in a democracy.

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Summary: Clear lucite racks create an effective display in your lobby for the State Bar’s consumer pamphlet series. Available in six- or nine-pocket models, these durable racks invite readership. Free customized, self-adhesive sign to secure to the front of the rack can be imprinted with your firm’s name or other message.

Summary: Clear lucite racks create an effective display in your lobby for the State Bar’s consumer pamphlet series. Available in six- or nine-pocket models, these durable racks invite readership. Free customized, self-adhesive sign to secure to the front of the rack can be imprinted with your firm’s name or other message.

Summary: This pocket-sized book offers a fast, convenient means to locate the terms you need to represent your Spanish-speaking clients effectively and guide them through the often-confusing criminal justice system

An essential resource for lawyers and court interpreters, Critical Terms in Criminal Proceedings in Spanish & English addresses 70 terms commonly used in criminal and traffic proceedings, and provides clear, plain-language descriptions of the criminal process in both Spanish and English.

Perfect for attorneys, interpreters, or clients, the book provides consistent explanations of procedures that are clear, accurate, and largely dialect-neutral.

The book follows the general procedure from issuance of a complaint to verdict, sentencing, and appeal; and lists the terms in chronological order, as they typically occur during the criminal process. The book also highlights terms related to traffic offenses and truth-in-sentencing.

Summary: When parents are seeking a divorce or paternity judgment, the law requires that the court provide when parents will be with their children and what decisions will be made by each parent. This consumer pamphlet helps parents understand the legal terminology, relevant laws, and court orders regarding their children’s welfare.

This pamphlet is one title in an 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: This resource discusses credit reports, defaulting on a consumer loan, and collection agencies.

Summary: This consumer pamphlet explains the grounds for divorce in Wisconsin, the differences between a divorce and legal separation, how to start a divorce action, custody and physical placement of children, child support, maintenance, property division, and other issues related to the divorce process.

This pamphlet is one title in an 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: This resource discusses domestic and child abuse. Topics include whether people have a responsibilty to report abuse and how to obtain a restraining order.

Summary: This resource explains Wisconsin's drunk driving law and what happens when a driver is stopped for drunk driving.

Summary: Acting as an agent for another person under a power of attorney, and choosing a person to become one's agent, can be daunting. This pamphlet provides basic information for agents, including responsibilities of agents, what records to keep, when an agent's authority begins and ends, and more. It also provides information when considering the use of a power of attorney, including how to choose an agent and whether to grant an agent authority to make financial, personal care, and health-care decisions.

This pamphlet is one title in an 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: This resource explains what state agencies regulate education in Wisconsin, how to earn a diploma if you didn't graduate from high school, and how to legally educate your child at home.

Summary: This resource explains Social Security benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, and powers of attorney.

Summary: This resource explains whether employees are protected from termination and the compensation available to someone who has been fired.

Summary: The Farm Transfer Guide, developed by the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, incorporates comments and technical advice from a wide range of respected agricultural professionals and provides practical information for farm families who are dealing with the issues involved with moving into or out of the business of farming. The Guide covers such topics as family issues, farm business arrangements, financial considerations, economic feasibility, legal and tax matters, and finalizing and monitoring the transfer process. More information about the Farm Transfer Guide or a copy of the publication is available by calling the Farm Center at 800-942-2474.

Summary: This video depicts courtrooms, familiarizes you with courtroom and trial procedures, and presents examples of what to do and what to avoid. It will show you how your appearance and behavior can influence the judge and jury. Length: Part I: 19 min / Part II: 18 min. Order includes two handbooks.

Summary: Deciding how families will be restructured to best meet the needs of children during and after divorce is, perhaps, the most important decision parents will make. Parents are sometimes unable to agree on custody, placement, and child support issues, requiring a judge to appoint a guardian ad litem to assist the judge in making these decisions. This consumer pamphlet answers commonly asked questions about the GALs role in the divorce process.

This pamphlet is one title in an 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: Major advances in biomedical technologies and rising health care costs have led to new and difficult patient care issues, including treatment choices, organ transplants and organ allocation, health insurance changes, and research on human subjects. This consumer pamphlet provides a basic understanding of the laws that address these issues.

This pamphlet is one title in an 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: Almost everything we do is affected by laws. In our democratic society, the courts are available to everyone. Accessibility to the legal system, however, can raise many questions: When do you need a lawyer? Where should you look to find one? This pamphlet helps consumers of legal services make informed choices about consulting and choosing a lawyer.

This pamphlet is one title in an 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: The purpose of this guide is to provide information to help people with HIV infection identify, anticipate, and prevent legal problems. To purchase copies of this booklet, please call (800) 486-6276 or (608) 252-6540.

Summary: This glossary defines more than 800 common court terms and suggests equivalent Hmong phrases for many of them. It defines both general court terms and specific terms for criminal, juvenile, family, eviction, small claims, probate, and deportation cases.

The glossary grows out of a collaboration of the Wisconsin and Minnesota courts, the Minnesota Translation Lab (Dr. Laurence H. Bogoslaw, director), the Marathon County Bar Association, Southeast Asian Outreach Committee, and Hmong contributors from Minnesota and Wisconsin. The interpreting was funded by a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Bureau of Migrant, Refugee, and Labor Services. The printing was funded by a grant from the State Bar of Wisconsin Local Bar Grant Competition.

The 75-page glossary can be downloaded at www.wicourts.gov/services/interpreter/resources.htm.

Summary: This resource explains jury duty for the state courts in Wisconsin. Topics discussed include who can be summoned as a juror and how someone can be excused from jury duty.

Summary: Wisconsin landlord-tenant law covers the rights and responsibilities of both parties in rental agreements. This consumer pamphlet covers basic questions about leases, security deposits, evictions, and other tenancy issues.

This pamphlet is one title in an 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: This resource explains the process of a lawsuit in both small claims and nonsmall claims court.

Summary: This manual is designed as a general self-help guide for domestic violence victims on some issues that commonly arise as victims pursue relief through the legal system. The legal information included is not specific to Wisconsin or any state's laws. The manual was prepared by the Family Violence Department of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and is made available here with their permission

Summary: This consumer pamphlet provides basic information about Wisconsin's Marital Property Act, enacted to reflect the belief that what a couple acquires during their marriage belongs to them equally.

This pamphlet is one title in an 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.

Summary: This resource explains how people get married in Wisconsin and what restrictions exist.

Summary: “Moving On,” a 14-minute video, produced by Dane County Bar Association Delivery of Legal Services Committee, is designed to assist pro se litigants in navigating the divorce process. The video explains when starting a divorce action pro se may be inappropriate, such as in cases of domestic violence or where there are significant property issues. In these situations individuals are urged to obtain legal representation.

Summary: This video will give you a demonstration of what to expect during your divorce trial. The roles of the judge, court reporter, bailiff and the parties will be explained. This video is intended to educate parties in a divorce action who are not represented by an attorney.

Summary: This booklet focuses on the changes in legal rights and responsibilities that occur when one is considered an adult at the age 18. The purpose is to inform you of your rights and to help you recognize and avoid possible problems.

This booklet includes both an English and Hmong version of the text.

Summary: This booklet focuses on the changes in legal rights and responsibilities that occur when one is considered an adult at the age 18. The purpose is to inform you of your rights and to help you recognize and avoid possible problems.

Summary: This booklet, published by the State Bar's Law-related Education Committee with support from the Wisconsin Law Foundation, answers common questions about law as a career. It explains the role of and various career options for lawyers, legal training, and additional resources for those considering a legal career.

16 pp.; 1997

Summary: Personal injuries fall into different categories, some allowing for compensation under worker's comp insurance or medical insurance. Others may be the liability of another party. This pamphlet describes some of the issues to consider when injured.

This pamphlet is one title in an 19-title consumer pamphlet series that answers commonly asked legal questions many people encounter some time during their lives. Designed for display in law offices or distributed as handouts during public presentations, these pamphlets communicate basic legal information and are written in an easy to understand, question-and-answer format.

Pamphlets are available for purchase in quantities as low as 50 of each title. Customize the back of the pamphlets with your office’s name, address, and phone number. Call the State Bar to find out how to license pamphlets for use on your firm’s Web site. Six- and nine-pocket Lucite racks create an effective display.

Titles in the series include: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arrest; Bankruptcy; Buying/Selling Residential Real Estate; Custody Placement; Divorce; Durable Powers of Attorney; Guardians Ad Litem in Family Court; Health Care; Hiring and Working With a Lawyer; Landlord/Tenant Law; Marital Property; Personal Injury; Probate; Revocable Living Trusts; Small Claims Court; Starting a Business; Traffic Accidents; and Wills/Estate Planning.