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 usage could negatively impact your divorce or custody dispute
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...
You may benefit from a team of professionals in divorce: Part II
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...
You may benefit from a team of professionals in divorce: Part I
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....
How can divorcing business owners value their company?
If you or your spouse owns a business that is subject to division in divorce, receiving a fair amount during property division may depend on proper business valuation. What should business owners consider when establishing the value of their business in divorce? What...
Does your spouse need to agree with your decision to divorce?
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...
Does someone need to be at fault in a Wisconsin divorce?
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...
Tips for effective communication during your divorce
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...
Don’t track family spending? What to watch out for during divorce
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...
3 tips for managing divorce stress while you negotiate
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...
