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Senate Enrolled Act 285 (“SEA 285”) will expand the statutory definition of “gravely disabled”. The law also creates a new statutory framework prohibiting unauthorized camping or sleeping on public property. This new misdemeanor expressly requires law enforcement officers to first assess whether emergency detention is appropriate before pursuing criminal penalties under the street-camping provisions. As... Continue Reading👇

https://www.wislawnow.com/2026/06/indiana-law-broadens-gravely-disabled-standard-effective-july-1-2026/

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Indiana Law Broadens “Gravely Disabled” Standard Effective July 1, 2026 Senate Enrolled Act 285 (“SEA 285”) will expand the statutory definition of “gravely disabled”. The law also creates a new

Put yourself in the shoes of a Wisconsin family court judge. Your first case of the day is a custody dispute where one parent is appearing pro se—representing themselves without a lawyer. You see self-represented parents nearly every day, and do not expect perfection, just preparation, honesty, and someone who can stay focused on facts... Continue Reading👇

https://www.wislawnow.com/2026/06/representing-yourself-in-family-court-read-this-first/

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Representing Yourself In Family Court? Read This First. Put yourself in the shoes of a Wisconsin family court judge. Your first case of the day is a custody dispute where one parent is appearing pro