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...
Divorce
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...
What is community property?
One of the first questions people ask when facing a divorce in Wisconsin often involves how the courts will divide their assets and debts. Every divorce is different, so the courts must look at family circumstances when trying to decide how to divide the assets and...
What rights do you have if your spouse wastes marital assets?
Divorce can bring out intense emotions. Some people will become cruel and vindictive in the way that they speak to their ex, while others might try to manipulate the situation in order to punish their ex. These attempts often involve manipulation of property division...
Should you litigate your divorce? Ask these questions first
Your marriage hasn’t been easy, so why should your divorce be any different, right? If your spouse refuses to negotiate fairly and wants a battle, you’re ready to give it to them. You’re tired of giving in to your spouse’s demands just to make the process easier....
How do the Wisconsin courts split up your assets in a divorce?
The uncertainty involved in a divorce is a significant worry that keeps people from starting the divorce process from a during a difficult marriage. Unless you have a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, you do not have a concrete plan as to how assets and debts will...
Tips for telling your children about your divorce
Even if you and your spouse are on the same page regarding your divorce, it does not make it any easier to tell your children what’s going on. It’s never simple, but with the right plan in place, you can provide your children with a clear idea of what’s happening and...
Gray divorce is on the rise
For the general population, the last two decades have seen a decline in divorce rates. There are numerous reasons for this, including the popularity of cohabitation with young couples. They do not need to get divorced if they do not get married in the first place....
What’s happening with divorce in Wisconsin?
For decades, you heard the mantra that “one out of every two marriages ends in divorce,” but that’s no longer true. Divorce has been steadily declining in recent years, except among older couples. Now, the odds of a divorce are down to about 39%. Why the change? A lot...
How can I minimize how much of the divorce the children witness?
As a loving and devoted parent, you want to do what's best for your children, even if you can no longer remain married to their other parent. In fact, if you are like most parents, you may have stayed in the marriage longer than you wanted to in the hope of making...