Stephanie Benske

Stephanie R. Benske is a Wisconsin family law attorney handling divorce, child support, placement, custody, maintenance, property division, paternity, mediation, adoption, guardianships, restraining orders, and CHIPS matters. Her work supports parents, children, and families facing sensitive legal decisions. She helps clients understand court procedures, prepare information, and address disputes. Her guidance supports legal planning during filings, hearings, settlements, and decisions. Her practice covers both contested and cooperative family court matters.

Stephanie Benske earned a J.D. from Creighton University School of Law. She also attended Marquette University Law School as a visiting scholar during her third year. Her education supports legal research, writing, mediation, and courtroom preparation. During legal training, she interned with the Honorable Daniel Noonan at the Children’s Court Center in Milwaukee County, gaining exposure to family and children’s legal matters.

Stephanie has built her career around family law, adoption, mediation, guardianships, and child protection matters. She has managed many adoption cases and completed mediation training through the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her work also includes educational programs on adoption and family law for legal professionals. She serves at the Children’s Court Center on CHIPS matters and intake responsibilities, supporting cases involving children and family safety issues through practical court-focused legal service.

Stephanie Benske helps clients handle family law matters with preparation, communication, and practical advocacy. Her work supports people facing divorce, custody disputes, support questions, paternity issues, restraining orders, adoption needs, and post-judgment changes. She uses mediation and litigation skills to help clients seek workable resolutions. Her experience with children’s matters, guardianships, and family court helps clients make informed decisions during difficult transitions and confidently plan their next legal steps.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Benske, Gatzke, McFadden & Rose, LLC.
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law Section
• Member, American Inns of Court
• Member, Society of Family Lawyers
• Member, Wisconsin Club

Licensed State

• Wisconsin

Education

• Creighton University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Nebraska
  Bachelor of Arts

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