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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
If you are getting divorced, you may be either relieved or concerned that you signed a prenuptial agreement before getting married. Depending on the circumstances of your split and your current financial situation, the terms in that agreement could significantly...
When your spouse stated that they wanted a divorce, you told them that you wanted them out of the house. They left, and now you have a question: Are they able to claim a house when they abandoned it to you? They moved out willingly, but that doesn’t mean that they...
It is troubling to see the way that a conflict-ridden divorce can impact your children. Even if your divorce goes smoothly, there are many changes that might impact how your children feel about what’s going on. The good news is that there are options to help you...
If you wish to divorce in Milwaukee, you do not need to cite a reason. Wisconsin is a no-fault state. You only need to say that your marriage has broken down and you cannot repair it. However, if you are considering divorce, you do have your reasons. A recent study of...
