You and your spouse once did everything together -- including opening and developing your business. Things have since changed, however, and you’ve grown apart from your spouse. You’ve already begun separating your lives -- but you still have to figure out what to do...
Year: 2022
Mediation may be the best way to determine pet custody in divorce
Dogs, cats and other household animals have earned a special place in the American family. The creatures that were once considered pets have increasingly become full members of the family, as evidenced by the widespread use of terms like “fur babies.” Unfortunately,...
What is ‘nesting,’ and should your parenting plan include it?
When a couple gets divorced and they agree to share custody of their children, the understanding is that each parent will have their own space and the children will split time between those two homes. But what if the children stayed put and parents took turns coming...
Why would a prenuptial agreement be deemed invalid?
If you follow celebrity news, you may have seen stories about prenuptial agreements being challenged in court. One of the most recent examples was the prenup in singer Kelly Clarkson’s divorce. The judge in the case ruled that the agreement is valid. You may be...
Do you need to buy your spouse out of your company in a divorce?
Getting divorced is never easy. Ending a marriage comes with all sorts of conflicts related to your personal relationship and also your financial holdings. When your spouse has also been with you while you started a business and has an interest in that company, your...
What do you do with the house in your upcoming divorce?
One of the most stressful things about filing for divorce is how it affects your living circumstances. If you own a home with your spouse, deciding what happens with the house can be an emotional and difficult process. With the help of a skilled divorce attorney, you...
How does divorce impact your credit?
Many people worry about what will happen to their credit score if they choose to divorce their spouse. For some people, it’s possible to walk away from a divorce with their credit score the same as it was when they were married. Others must concern themselves with the...
Dividing your business in a Wisconsin divorce
Many Milwaukee, Wisconsin, residents own a family business jointly with their spouses. Operating a successful business with a spouse is an excellent way to earn an income, but a divorce can change everything. Tips to help secure a fair business division in divorce In...
Why would your divorce take more than a year to complete?
You can occasionally get a divorce in less than a year, but it is no longer the norm, especially if there are children involved. Some couples find that it takes far longer than they anticipated to get through the process. This can be frustrating, even if it’s...
Is fault ever considered in a Wisconsin divorce?
It used to be the case that courts would not grant a divorce unless one spouse could demonstrate that the other spouse was at fault for destroying the marriage. The “grounds” for getting a divorce varied by state, but often included things like infidelity,...