Burbach & Stansbury S.C.

07/28/2026

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🎉 Congratulations to our very own Carlton D. Stansbury, named to the Wisconsin Legal 250 in Family Law and Estate Law!
With 36 years of experience as a family law attorney and shareholder at Burbach & Stansbury S.C., Carlton has spent his career building lasting relationships with clients, colleagues, and everyone he works with -always guided by genuine care for the people he serves.
He's an active member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and several other prestigious legal organizations.
As Carlton puts it, borrowing from Maya Angelou: "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." That philosophy has clearly shaped a remarkable career.
Congratulations, Carlton — so well deserved! 👏
📰 Read more: https://wislawjournal.com/wisconsin-legal-250/family-law-and-estate-law/carlton-d-stansbury/

07/09/2026

Burbach & Stansbury S.C. is pleased to share that attorney Barry J. Boline has been admitted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Admission to the AAML is a rigorous and highly selective process that involves extensive peer review, demonstrated depth and experience in family law, and a proven record of professionalism, ethics, and trial and settlement skills at the highest level.
The AAML is a national organization of acknowledged leaders in family law, whose Fellows are recognized for their expertise in complex financial matters, custody and placement issues, and advanced dispute resolution techniques. Barry’s admission reflects his work in complex family law cases, mediation, arbitration, and private judging, and it underscores the firm’s dedication to sophisticated, solutions-focused advocacy for families facing significant transitions across Wisconsin.

07/08/2026

We're proud to share that Kate Neugent, J.D. of Burbach & Stansbury will be a featured presenter for AFCC-WI's upcoming virtual lunch session!
Kate will join Maureen Goldblatt, LPC, CSAC, for Session 1 of a 3-part series exploring the roles in family law: "Explore the Roles, Strengthen Your Practice."
📅 July 22, 2026
🕐 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Virtual Lunch (Statewide)
📋 Topic: Examining the professional roles in paternity, separation, and divorce
Kate will bring her perspective as an attorney, mediator, and GAL to this important conversation for family law professionals across Wisconsin.
Stay tuned for Sessions 2 (Fall) and 3 (Spring), which will bring these conversations in person!
🔗 Register at afccwi.org/event/virtual-membership-educational-meeting/ or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Explore the Roles. Strengthen Your Practice. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the roles of both professionals and families in the separation and divorce process. Gain new perspectives, learn from colleagues across disciplines and gain valuable insights into collaborative approaches that...

06/10/2026

Business valuation questions and appeals can be some of the most stressful parts of a family law case for both lawyers and clients.

With that in mind, Barry J. Boline contributed two chapters to the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Family Law in Wisconsin: A Forms and Procedures Handbook – one on navigating business valuations, and one on handling appeals in family matters – with an emphasis on clear procedures, forms, and practical checklists.

If you end up using these materials in your practice, Barry is interested to hear what works and what could be improved in future editions.

05/25/2026

Last week, I had the honor of speaking on Artificial Intelligence and the practice of family law at the May meeting of the Society of Family Lawyers/ Leander J. Foley, Jr. Matrimonial Inns of Court.

Thank you to everyone who attended for the thoughtful questions, engaging discussion, and candid conversation about where our profession is headed.

Artificial Intelligence is already changing the way lawyers work. In family law, it has the potential to improve efficiency, streamline document review, assist with financial analysis, and help attorneys deliver better and more cost-effective services to clients. At the same time, it comes with very real risks- including confidentiality concerns, inaccurate outputs, overreliance on technology, and the danger of losing the human judgement that is essential in emotionally complex cases.

Used thoughtfully, AI can be a powerful tool. Used carelessly, it can create significant problems for both lawyers and clients. The challenge for family law practitioners is not whether AI will become part of our practice-it already has- but how to use it ethically, responsibly, and effectively while continuing to provide the judgement, strategy, and personal advocacy our clients deserve.

I appreciate the opportunity to be a part of the conversation and look forward to seeing how the legal profession continues to adapt to these rapidly developing technologies.

-Barry J. Boline

05/04/2026

Burbach & Stansbury S.C. is pleased to announce that attorney Barry J. Boline has completed the Divorce Mediation Training Program at Northwestern University.
This milestone reflects Barry’s continued commitment to expanding the firm’s mediation practice and offering clients meaningful alternatives to traditional litigation in family law matters.
With extensive experience in complex and high-conflict divorce cases, Barry brings a steady, practical approach to helping clients navigate difficult transitions. His work increasingly focuses on helping parties step back from conflict and identify practical, durable solutions that reflect what matters most to them.
“In mediation, the goal is to understand what’s really important to each person and help build a path forward from there,” Barry said. “When people stay engaged in shaping the outcome, the results tend to be more workable and more lasting.”
Barry’s mediation practice will focus on cases involving complex financial issues, including business interests and income considerations, as well as matters involving children where parents are seeking a more constructive resolution process.
This training further strengthens Burbach & Stansbury’s ability to provide flexible, client-centered approaches to resolving family law disputes.