Navigating the complexities of divorce and family law requires compassionate and knowledgeable legal representation. Madeline is dedicated to helping families in Glendale, WI, through some of life’s most challenging moments. She is committed to providing personalized solutions tailored to your unique situation.
Attorney Madeline Schlederer earned her undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University. She then obtained her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University Maurer School of Law. While in law school, she clerked for Judge Conley in the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, served as an intake volunteer for the Protective Order Project, aiding those seeking temporary domestic violence injunctions against their abusers, and provided pro bono legal services to sole inventors and small businesses through the law school’s Intellectual Property Law Clinic. After law school, she returned home to Wisconsin to begin her legal practice.
Attorney Schlederer found herself drawn to the area of family law by a growing passion for serving individuals, and in particular, families, through her work within the Milwaukee community. During the early years of her practice, she developed a strategic outlook while managing patent and trademark portfolios for businesses of all sizes. In her family law practice, Attorney Schlederer remains a thoughtful strategist. As an empathetic listener, she strives to understand each of her client’s goals, as well as the factors surrounding and impacting each of those goals, to craft a unique strategy for each unique situation. Additionally, Attorney Schlederer endeavors to leave her clients well-educated on the options open to them, along with the coinciding benefits and drawbacks, so that each client can feel confident and empowered in his or her chosen path forward.
There are different types of family law cases, and each one is unique because every family and situation is different. Madeline tailors her services to best fit your family and your case. Some of the most common cases are detailed below:
Divorce can cover a variety of topics including property division, child custody, child support, and alimony. Whether you and the other party can't agree on anything or you are amenable to figuring things out together, having an attorney at your back protects your future.
When unmarried parents separate and have to figure out child custody and placement, the first step is establishing paternity. Then, they determine who can make decisions for the children and where they live day-to-day. Madeline knows the impact these decisions have, so she is ready to fight for your family to get the future you want and deserve.
Two years after the last custody and placement order or if a substantial change occurs, orders can be modified. Or, when someone is not following the orders to enough of a degree, you can file to enforce them. Orders are rarely perfect, and families change with time. Madeline knows the intricacies of these cases and can tell you when the court is most likely to rule in your favor.