Thelen & Associates, LLC - Waukesha, WI

Dedicated Family Law Representation at Thelen and Associates, LLC in Waukesha

Experiencing a marital breakup or custody dispute is an emotionally exhausting challenge. At Thelen and Associates, LLC, located on Moreland Boulevard in Waukesha, clients find empathetic and assertive legal guidance. Serving families across Waukesha, Walworth, and Jefferson counties, the firm recognizes that clients are protecting their children, financial security, and futures. Whether you need a lawyer immediately for an emergency temporary hearing or want to find an attorney to achieve a fair property settlement, this practice delivers clear legal counsel designed to minimize stress and achieve lasting resolutions.

Over 30 Years of Compassionate Family Court Experience

Founding attorney Kristina Thelen earned her law degree from Marquette University Law School in 1991. With over three decades of focused practice in Southeastern Wisconsin, Kris has represented thousands of clients before the Waukesha County Circuit Court and appellate benches. Supported by partner Alina Thelen and a caring legal team, the firm is recognized by Super Lawyers and Lead Counsel. The team listens to each client's story, helping them understand Wisconsin statutes under Chapter 767 and creating predictable strategies that protect parental rights and financial security.

Strategic Guidance from Skilled Divorce Lawyers and Spousal Support Advocates

Dividing marital assets and establishing financial support demands thorough preparation and tactical negotiation. Serving as trusted divorce lawyers, the firm manages every phase of marital dissolution:

• Contested and uncontested divorce: Tenacious divorce lawyers assist spouses with real estate division, retirement asset distribution, business valuations, and debt allocations under Wisconsin community property principles.
• Spousal maintenance and alimony: Calculating rehabilitative, transitional, and permanent maintenance under Wisconsin Statutes § 767.56, ensuring support fulfills statutory fairness standards.
• Prenuptial and marital agreements: Experienced prenuptial agreement lawyers draft comprehensive premarital and post-marital contracts to protect separate family assets.
• Protective orders and domestic injunctions: Swift action by dedicated domestic violence lawyers to obtain temporary restraining orders and protect vulnerable family members from abuse.

Focused Advocacy from Proven Child Custody Lawyers and Mediators

Protecting the well-being of minor children is the cornerstone of the firm's practice. As compassionate child custody lawyers, the legal team delivers resolute representation in parenting matters:

• Legal custody and physical placement: Crafting workable parenting plans and defending parental decision-making authority in high-conflict custody proceedings.
• Child support determinations: Knowledgeable child support lawyers apply Wisconsin percentage-of-income standards while addressing extraordinary medical, educational, and childcare costs.
• Post-judgment modifications: Representing parents seeking modifications to custody, placement schedules, or support when parental relocation or financial changes occur.
• Divorce mediation: Providing neutral mediation services to help willing couples resolve disputes cordially outside the courtroom while preserving family resources.
• Estate and defense counsel: Diligent estate planning lawyers and criminal defense lawyers prepare protective wills and defend clients facing misdemeanor allegations.

Consult a Lawyer for Your Free Consultation in Waukesha

Clients who hire an attorney from Thelen and Associates, LLC benefit from responsive communication, transparent retainer structures, and a warm, supportive office environment. If you are preparing for a divorce, facing a placement battle, or modifying prior court orders, contact the Waukesha office today to consult a lawyer and schedule your confidential free consultation.