Law Office of Shauntelle Van Beek - Wauwatosa, WI

Compassionate Family Law and Divorce Representation in Wauwatosa

Facing a family legal dispute is often one of the most emotional and stressful experiences in life. At the Law Office of Shauntelle Van Beek, clients throughout Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, Waukesha County, Ozaukee County, and Washington County receive attentive, personalized legal counsel designed to protect their rights and their children's futures. Founded in 2008 by attorney Shauntelle Van Beek, a dedicated practitioner with decades of focused experience in Wisconsin family courts, the firm approaches every case with empathy, integrity, and disciplined strategic guidance.

Whether couples require civilized mediation, collaborative divorce proceedings, or vigorous courtroom litigation, attorney Van Beek helps clients make informed decisions during critical turning points. If you are preparing to file or need to hire an attorney to respond to a petition, the firm works closely with you to establish realistic goals, avoid unnecessary delays, and keep legal costs manageable throughout every stage of the legal process.

Child Custody, Physical Placement, and Child Support Solutions

Safeguarding the emotional and financial well-being of children is paramount when parental relationships dissolve. The Law Office of Shauntelle Van Beek delivers skilled legal representation across key parenting and support matters, including:

• Legal Custody and Physical Placement: Formulating practical parenting schedules and decision-making frameworks that serve the best interests of the children while asserting your parental rights in negotiations or court hearings.
• Child Support Determinations: Calculating accurate financial obligations under Wisconsin child support standards, accounting for income variables, medical coverage, education costs, and shared placement schedules.
• Interstate Child Custody Disputes: Navigating jurisdictional battles under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) when one parent resides in another state or plans to relocate.
• Paternity Actions: Establishing legal paternity for unwed parents to secure parental rights, establish consistent placement schedules, and confirm equitable financial support.
• Post-Judgment Modifications: Assisting clients when changing life circumstances require legal adjustments to existing child custody, physical placement, or support orders.

Strategic Marital Property Division and Prenuptial Planning

Wisconsin is a marital property state, meaning the division of debts and assets requires a knowledgeable grasp of state statutory factors and financial documentation. Attorney Shauntelle Van Beek provides comprehensive guidance for:

• Property and Debt Division: Analyzing marital real estate, retirement accounts, business interests, and financial investments to achieve an equitable distribution without sacrificing long-term security.
• Spousal Maintenance: Evaluating income disparities and marriage length to negotiate fair spousal support awards or defend against unreasonable maintenance demands.
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: Drafting solid marital property agreements that clarify financial obligations, protect family assets, and prevent contentious disputes in the future.
• Military Divorce Matters: Offering specialized insight into military pensions, benefit division, and deployment considerations unique to service members and their spouses.

If you find yourself facing an unexpected marital crisis and need a lawyer urgently to protect your assets and parental rights, do not hesitate to find an attorney who truly listens. Contact the Law Office of Shauntelle Van Beek today to schedule a confidential, free consultation and start planning for a brighter future.