Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  We provide our family law clients with respectful, ethical and timely counsel in areas such as divorce, child support, custody, paternity and other family legal matters.
• Adoption
  A voluntary termination of parental rights is an emotional time for both parents, as well as the minor child, and the family law department atO’Flaherty, Heim, & Curtis, Ltd. is here to help alleviate the stress of the legal process.  Most voluntary termination of parental rights proceedings incorporate a step-parent adoption as well.  As such, many professionals are involved in a voluntary termination proceeding, and our team has experience working with the collateral professionals to ensure that the proper procedure is followed for a smooth transition during this sensitive time.
• Paternity
• Guardianship
  We help clients develop a plan that will facilitate the smooth transfer of their assets upon their incapacity or passing. We assist with drafting wills, trusts, Medicaid divestment strategies, powers of attorney, and Guardianship petitions.
• Spousal Support
  Maintenance, formerly known as “alimony” is not “one size fits all.”  In fact, the statutes governing maintenance set forth a variety of factors to which the facts in each case must be applied.  A good attorney can help you stress the facts of your case as they apply to the factors the court will consider in establishing a maintenance obligation, whether you are the payor or the payee.  AtO’Flaherty, Heim, & Curtis, Ltd., our family law attorneys will work with you to get to know your individual case.
• Legal Separation
  If you are thinking about filing for Divorce or a Legal Separation, here are some things you “Need to Know”

Criminal Law

• Wrongful Death
• Sex Crimes
  YOU NEED TO KNOW that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  If you are a victim of sexual assault, man or woman, and going through a divorce matter, it is important to talk to an attorney about your options for modifying existing orders or obtaining restraining orders to protect yourself and/or your children.  Your family law attorney can also direct you to the proper criminal contacts if appropriate.
• Assault
• Restraining Order

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes
• Intellectual Property
  We work with many local businesses to ensure that their investment in their businesses will be protected. This includes establishing a business, business operations, litigation, succession planning, and intellectual property protection

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Our firm represents clients in La Crosse and surrounding areas in family, employment, business, personal injury, estate planning, and trust & estate administration law. Whether you need a car accident lawyer, divorce attorney, business attorney, we are dedicated to providing quality, cost-effective legal solutions to meet the specific needs of the individual client.
• Medical Malpractice
  Involved in a collision? We can help you through difficult situations such as medical malpractice, birth injuries, injury by defective products and more.
• Auto Accidents

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  November 30, 2017 La Crosse, La Crosse County Estate planning is a crucial part of life. It serves to protect your health and financial decisions while you’re still alive and provide for your loved ones after your death. While it … Continue reading
• Wills
• Trusts
  We assist many families with facilitating the transfer of assets upon the passing of a loved one. Our attorneys will facilitate the transfer of assets through probate administration, trust administration, or transfers on death in a timely and effective way.
• Power of Attorney
  YOU NEED TO KNOW that when you file for divorce that you should look at any Powers of Attorney that you have signed as part of your estate plan. You may want to designate someone other than your soon to be ex-spouse in important matters regarding your finances and your health care powers of attorney.
• Probate