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...
Month: December 2020
Interested in avoiding conflict? Try a collaborative divorce
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...
3 tricks for finding hidden assets before you file for 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...
Divorcing? Don’t forget the QDRO
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...
Planning for success when vacationing with shared placement
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...
Why mediation has become a popular divorce tool
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...