Marriages end for many reasons. Sometimes conflict due to abandonment, infidelity, addiction, or other factors brings a marriage to its breaking point. In other cases, a married couple find that they have grown apart during the course of their marriage and wish to go...
You and your spouse may still have an amicable relationship, or you may struggle to keep things civil during your divorce. Either way, communicating effectively with your spouse during the divorce process can quickly become a challenge. Divorce is a common experience...
In many marriages, it is common to have one spouse who keeps careful track of the family’s finances and another spouse who plays a more passive role. This is true even in marriages where both spouses earn an income. The approach of deferring finance management to one...
Certain factors may result in a judge limiting a parent’s placement. This can happen either during or after the divorce process. While there are some obvious `red flags' that can affect placement, there may be a few in the list below that are surprising. Factors that...
Our pets aren’t just animals to you -- they’re family. Unfortunately, however, the law in Wisconsin sees pets as property when a couple decides to divorce. This means that they’re subject to the ordinary rules of property division. If the idea of trying to divide up...
When you share legal custody of your child, you and your ex may share decision-making authority on a variety of matters. Sharing these major decisions can be a challenge, especially if you differ in your opinions, and it can be important to carefully consider these...
There’s no question that divorces can be stressful and draining. You might get so frustrated that you just want to ignore new mail about your divorce or calls from your attorney. While divorces can be overwhelming, it is important that you take steps to negotiate and...
If you are getting divorced, you may be either relieved or concerned that you signed a prenuptial agreement before getting married. Depending on the circumstances of your split and your current financial situation, the terms in that agreement could significantly...
As parents, the most important thing to consider during your divorce is your children’s well-being. Children need routine and stability to thrive. Yet, divorce is the very antithesis of this. For a child, it can seem like you are destroying the very foundations of...
When your spouse stated that they wanted a divorce, you told them that you wanted them out of the house. They left, and now you have a question: Are they able to claim a house when they abandoned it to you? They moved out willingly, but that doesn’t mean that they...
