About Hendrickson Law, LLC — Family Law Columbus Wisconsin

Hendrickson Law, LLC handles family law Columbus matters for clients across Columbia County and the broader south-central Wisconsin region. The firm guides residents through divorce, child custody, support modifications, and post-judgment disputes that move through the Columbia County Circuit Court in Portage. Because Columbus straddles two counties, the practice also files matters in the Columbus, Wisconsin service area covering Dodge County when residency requires it.

Family disputes rarely follow a tidy schedule, so the firm focuses on clear communication and realistic expectations. The practice helps clients understand Wisconsin’s no-fault divorce framework, placement schedules, and the marital property presumption that splits assets evenly unless cause exists to deviate. For working parents in Columbus, the office prioritizes practical solutions that hold up at hearings while keeping costs predictable.

What Clients Say

Reviewers consistently describe steady communication and a calm, methodical approach during stressful proceedings. Clients note that the firm explains procedural steps in plain language and responds to questions without delay. The practice earns particular praise for treating each matter as unique rather than applying a template, and for following through on commitments made at the initial meeting.

Family Law Columbus — Practice Areas & Services

• Divorce and Legal Separation — Contested and uncontested filings, marital property division, and maintenance under Wisconsin Statute 767.
• Child Custody and Placement — Joint and sole legal custody, primary placement schedules, and modifications when circumstances change.
• Child and Spousal Support — Income-shares calculations, deviation requests, and enforcement actions through the county child support agency.
• Paternity Actions — Establishment of legal fatherhood, custody and placement orders, and post-paternity modifications.
• General Civil Matters — Contracts, small estates, and other neighborhood legal needs handled in Columbia and Dodge counties.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does an uncontested divorce take in Columbia County, Wisconsin?

Wisconsin imposes a mandatory 120-day waiting period from the date of service before any divorce can be finalized. In practice, uncontested cases at the Columbia County Courthouse in Portage typically wrap up in five to seven months. Contested matters involving custody disputes can extend to a year or more.

How is marital property divided in a Wisconsin divorce?

Wisconsin is one of nine community-property states, so the court starts from a presumption of an equal 50/50 split of marital assets and debts. The judge can deviate based on factors like length of the marriage, contribution to the household, and earning capacity. Pre-marital property and inheritances generally remain separate if not commingled.

Where are family law cases heard for Columbus residents?

Most filings go to the Columbia County Circuit Court at 400 DeWitt Street in Portage. Residents on the Dodge County side of Columbus file with the Dodge County Justice Facility in Juneau. Hendrickson Law handles matters in both venues based on residency.