Wantoch Law Office - Dava A. Wermers, Attorney & Counselor At Law

Wantoch Law Office - Dava A. Wermers, Attorney & Counselor At Law Located in Mitchell, SD at 3rd & Kimball, Dava has nearly 20 years of experience.

05/02/2024

So what are the tax laws regarding child support? Since all parents have a legal duty to support their children, all child support payments are not considered income. Thus, the payments are neither tax deductible by the payer or taxed as income of the recipient.

04/30/2024

Afraid you won’t win your custody case? Sometimes it’s a matter of having the right information available for the judge to consider. A good attorney can help you arrange the facts you do have to their best advantage, and even help you connect with a detective to help with finding that information.

04/25/2024

Did you know that alimony is not guaranteed, even for a spouse who did not work during the marriage? A family lawyer can introduce evidence to show that the non-working spouse is capable of earning as much as the other spouse so that alimony is not warranted.

04/23/2024

In family law cases, emotions are often running high on both sides of the aisle. Since proceedings are often short, consider making a list of the most important points so you can stick to the facts when you’re addressing the judge.

04/18/2024

Stalking is a serious crime that is commonly perpetrated by an estranged partner. Stalking includes threatening phone calls or other harassing behavior, vandalizing property, and other acts design to inflict terror. We can direct you to the proper authorities if your situation meets the definition of stalking.

04/16/2024

The easiest way to change your name legally is through marriage, but if you need to change your name for other reasons-as long as you're not dodging legal proceedings-we can help with the court and other legal paperwork.

04/11/2024

What is the difference between physical and legal child custody? Physical custody legally refers to where the child currently lives. Legal custody refers to the everyday decisions which affect the child’s life such as curfew rules or schooling choices.

04/09/2024

Dissolution is a simpler alternative to divorce proceedings that some couples may be able to use. Generally speaking, you and your spouse must agree on all aspects of your divorce (like the distribution of property). The advice and help of a family law attorney is crucial to making sure the agreement is fair for both parties.

04/04/2024

In an adoption, one of the key elements is the visit to your home to assess your worthiness as a parent. We can tell you what to expect and the things you should and should not be doing to prepare for that visit.

04/02/2024

A custody evaluation is usually conducted by a mental health professional, who is sometimes also called a “Guardian ad Litem.” This can include everything from home visits to interviews and even psychological testing.

03/28/2024

Going to court can be a traumatic event, especially when dealing with divorce. Alternative Dispute Resolution, including a collective divorce or mediation, may be a less stressful alternative to working out the details of your separation.

03/26/2024

Do you find yourself in an argument every time you try to discuss the details of your divorce with your spouse? Since emotions can run high during divorce proceedings, it’s often best to leave communication to an attorney.

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221 E 3rd Avenue
Mitchell, SD
57301

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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