Guillien Van Nuland, LLC - La Crosse, WI

Dedicated Family Law and Divorce Advocacy in La Crosse

Navigating family changes requires not only comprehensive legal proficiency, but also patience, empathy, and strategic clarity. Located in the Historic Exchange Building on Fifth Avenue South in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin, Guillien Van Nuland, LLC is an established domestic relations law firm serving Western Wisconsin and Southeastern Minnesota. Founded by partners Michelle M. Guillien and Margarita Van Nuland, the firm brings together more than six decades of collective legal experience. Whether you need to hire an attorney to resolve a contested marital dissolution or find a lawyer to establish fair child custody and parenting time, Guillien Van Nuland provides dedicated, solutions-oriented counsel designed to safeguard your family's future.

Comprehensive Divorce and Legal Separation Representation

The dissolution of a marriage involves critical decisions regarding property division, debt allocation, and spousal maintenance. Guillien Van Nuland, LLC represents clients in both contested court litigation and cooperative settlement negotiations. Their attorneys assist spouses through all phases of divorce, including:

• Valuation and equitable distribution of marital property, real estate, retirement assets, and family business holdings.
• Identification and protection of non-marital property interests and pre-existing assets.
• Negotiating and litigating spousal maintenance determinations based on earning capacity and standard of living.
• Preparation and review of binding prenuptial agreements and postnuptial contracts.
• Post-judgment modifications of maintenance, custody orders, and enforcement through contempt proceedings.

When unexpected domestic disputes arise or marital assets are being dissipated, spouses often need a lawyer urgently to obtain temporary restraining orders and secure immediate financial safeguards.

Child Custody, Physical Placement, and Parenting Plans

Protecting the emotional well-being and security of children is paramount in every domestic matter. The firm works closely with parents to develop workable, detailed parenting plans addressing legal custody decision-making, physical placement schedules, and holiday rotations under Wisconsin and Minnesota standards. In high-conflict custody disputes, their extensive courtroom experience ensures that evidence demonstrating the best interest of the child is presented effectively before family court commissioners and circuit judges.

Child Support Establishment and Enforcement

Financial stability is vital for raising children after a separation. Guillien Van Nuland, LLC guides mothers and fathers through statutory child support calculations, ensuring that all sources of income, self-employment earnings, and shared placement schedules are accurately accounted for. The firm also handles child support enforcement, arrears collection, and adjustments necessitated by job transitions or substantial changes in circumstances.

Adoption, Paternity, and Guardianship Services

In addition to divorce litigation, the firm assists families with stepparent adoptions, private adoptions, paternity adjudications, and legal guardianships for minor children and vulnerable elderly relatives. Partner Margarita Van Nuland frequently acts as a court-appointed guardian ad litem and certified mediator, offering neutral dispute resolution capabilities alongside her bilingual advocacy in English and Spanish.

Contact Guillien Van Nuland, LLC in La Crosse

Known for their sensitive approach to delicate situations and deep familiarity with county courts across La Crosse, Monroe, Vernon, Trempealeau, and Winona, the firm provides individualized legal guidance from start to finish. Contact their office today to schedule a consultation and take positive steps forward with your family legal matter.