"The best interests of the children" is a common phrase that often sets the tone of post-divorce lives. Many parents pursuing marital dissolution understand the importance of keeping their kids out of the middle of contentious legal matters. Others, unfortunately,...
A recent post on this blog focused on the question of alleging fault in divorce. Wisconsin is a no-fault state, meaning that couples do not need to allege that either spouse was to blame for specific wrongdoing that destroyed the marriage. Instead, they only need to...
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...
