Contact Our Attorneys in Appleton
At Kaehne, Cottle, Pasquale & Associates, S.C., we will work tirelessly to know the ins and outs of your case so that there are never any surprises that could be detrimental to the outcome of your case. We ARE different from other law firms. We have forged strong relationships with various professionals from other disciplines, including: accountants, mental health counselors, private investigators, social workers and financial planners. These independent affiliates allow our attorneys to provide a holistic approach to your case—saving our clients valuable time, money, and unnecessary hassle.
536 N. Richmond Street
Appleton, WI 54911
Phone: 920-843-9540
Fax: 920-243-1810
info@kcplawgroup.com
Practice Areas & Cases Commonly Handled in Appleton
The attorneys at our Appleton office handle a full range of cases, including in family law, divorce, criminal law, DUI/OWI, immigration, bankruptcy, and personal injury.
Divorce and immigration cases are perhaps the cases we handle most often at our Appleton office. Below is some info that may be helpful if you have a divorce or immigration case.
Getting a Divorce in Appleton, WI: a Few Points to Know
- Appleton is part of the Outagamie County family court system. Divorce cases are overseen by the Outagamie Circuit Judge at 320 S. Walnut Street, in Appleton. The Family Court Commissioner is located at the same address.
- The Outagamie County Family Court Services offers some programs that may be of use in your divorce.
- During your divorce you might have to undergo mediation. Mediation is $100 if ordered by a court. You may also have to get an in-depth family assessment if you and your spouse are fighting over custody. Usually the judge orders those, and Family Court Services charges $350 per parent.
- In high-conflict cases you may be assigned a parenting coordinator, or PC. PCs settle issues like visitation schedules, school placement, transportation issues, medical decisions, or other non-custody disputes through legally binding arbitration with the parents. That service costs each parent $500.
- Family Court Services offers a “Positive Co-Parenting” orientation (just $10), which is an educational seminar meant to help both parents maintain a relationship with their children.
- The family court website provides some limited instructions on how to file a divorce case, and touts volunteers who are willing to provide help to pro se divorcees. Pro se is a risky way to try to get a divorce. Divorces have lifelong financial consequences, as well as consequences for your relationship with your children.
- Even if you don’t choose an attorney from our firm, we urge you to hire an attorney who is sufficiently motivated to put in the work required to understand your needs and help you do what’s best for your family.
Immigrating to Appleton, WI: a Few Points to Know
Like many cities, Appleton can be a challenging place to immigrate to if you don’t have proper legal representation. You face a much higher chance of deportation. Yet the Appleton area relies on immigrants to keep the economy productive. Local dairy farms are particularly dependent on the work of immigrants.
Amaro Lopez, one of our immigration attorneys, is an immigrant himself. Catholic Charities of Green Bay maintains an Appleton office, and St. Therese Church is heavily involved in providing legal aid to immigrants who can’t pay for it. Amaro volunteers at St. Therese once a month.
Immigration cases get complex quickly. If possible, getting help from a full-time immigration attorney is the best way to meet your goals.
