One of the major sticking points in many Wisconsin divorces is the division of marital assets. As one of the nine states that follow a community property regime, Wisconsin’s laws dictate that marital property is presumed to be split 50-50. But the caveat is that there...
You don’t like conflict, which is part of the reason why your marriage is now coming to an end. You want to be treated with respect and don’t want to drag your personal business out into the open. You and your spouse may be great candidates for a collaborative divorce...
During divorce proceedings, spouses may fight intensely to secure an advantage in the process and outcome. Trying to walk away with more marital property than the other person receives is a common goal in highly contentious divorces. Some people might start planning...
A typical divorce has many components to consider. Will one spouse keep the family home and buy the other out, or will it need to be listed with a realtor? How will time with the children be shared? With so much to address in the divorce petition and later in the...
Summer vacation can be a great time to bond with your kids. However, when you have already gotten divorced, a summer getaway won't be as simple as it once would have been. Instead of just packing up the kids and hitting the road, you need to plan ahead, make...
Litigating divorce was considered an inevitable part of divorce proceedings by most people for decades. However, in recent years, more amicable divorces have become popular and common. An amicable divorce usually requires that you work constructively with your ex and...
You and your spouse have invested a lot of money and time into your marriage. If you’re now on the journey toward a divorce, you’ve realized that you might not know how much your assets are worth. You’ve taken the time to track down your biggest assets, but there are...
One of the first questions people ask when facing a divorce in Wisconsin often involves how the courts will divide their assets and debts. Every divorce is different, so the courts must look at family circumstances when trying to decide how to divide the assets and...
Working a demanding job means that you can command a livable wage and provide your family with a decent standard of living. Unfortunately, it can also mean that you often have to sacrifice quality time with the people you love for the sake of your income. Whether you...
Divorce can bring out intense emotions. Some people will become cruel and vindictive in the way that they speak to their ex, while others might try to manipulate the situation in order to punish their ex. These attempts often involve manipulation of property division...
