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,...
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...
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...
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,...
As retirement nears, it is common to think about your retirement savings and how much longer you're going to work. If you are divorced and haven't remarried, you may be able to benefit from an additional source of income. There’s one source of income your ex-spouse...
How well do you and your spouse communicate about finances? Do you know if you and your spouse have similar financial goals? If not, your lack of communication about finances could potentially cause problems not only with your bank balance but your marriage as well....
For a long time, the only way to get divorced in Wisconsin was through litigation. But in recent decades, alternatives like mediation and collaborative divorce have become increasingly popular. These alternatives aren’t appropriate for everyone. But in cases where...
Social media is now such a part of daily life it is easy to forget that it hasn’t been around all that long. Facebook didn’t become available to the general public until 2006, and other social media sites are even newer. These online platforms have been a social...
In our last post, we began a discussion about the need to tend to your mental, physical, and financial health during and after your divorce. To be sure, you need to work with a highly experienced family law attorney for the legal aspects of your case. But while your...
Getting divorced is a major life event, and it often poses numerous financial, practical, and emotional difficulties. Hiring a skilled family law attorney is essential to reaching a good outcome, but you might benefit from some additional, non-legal support as well....
