In this case, attorney billing records are protected by attorney-client privilege due to the detailed descriptions of the nature of the legal services. Holding is limited to particular facts in this case and not a broad rule that all attorney billing records are protected.
Attorney’s voluntary act of transmitting documents pursuant to a discovery request does not waive any attorney-client privilege in connection with those documents, when the lawyer does not recognize that the documents are subject to the privilege and the client did not know or consent to the production. Only the client can waive the attorney-client privilege under Wis. Stat. §(Rule) 905.11.
Attorney client privilege is not automatically waived when a party challenges enforceability of a prenuptial agreement.
Statement to licensed addiction counselor during joint therapy sessions were privileged.
Articles on privileges in divorce/custody cases.
Personal injury damage award can be considered in determining modification of child support.
Personal injury settlement was marital property where it was to satisfy any claims of both parties, was commingled and used to buy joint assets. But, greater share should go to injured party.
Personal injury claim constitutes relevant factor that warrants alteration of statutory presumption of equal distribution of property. Court should presume that injured party is entitled to all compensation for pain, suffering, bodily injury and future earnings. Other components, such as those that compensate for medical or other expenses and lost earnings incurred during marriage should be presumed to be marital.
Unspecified personal injury proceeds are presumed to belong to the injured spouse.
Husband has duties and responsibilities of father when he consents to his wife having intercourse and becoming pregnant by another man on contract theory and by promissory estoppel.