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...
Property Division
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...
Selling a home due to divorce? Here are some things to consider
It is common for divorcing couples to consider selling their shared home for a number of reasons, including asset division, financial stability or just making a fresh start. As with any home sale, you want to get the best possible price. You also want to sell it...
A closer look at asset division in Wisconsin divorce
When any couple gets divorced, the terms of their divorce are set by the laws of the state in which they file (unless they have an existing prenuptial agreement in place). While there is considerable uniformity among state divorce laws, there are also some important...
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...
Could a “petnup” protect your furry friends in a divorce?
Our pets aren’t just animals to you -- they’re family. Unfortunately, however, the law in Wisconsin sees pets as property when a couple decides to divorce. This means that they’re subject to the ordinary rules of property division. If the idea of trying to divide up...
Is your ex trying to take advantage of the family business?
When you’re going through a divorce and have a business that you share with your spouse, you have to be sure that you’re paying close attention to what’s happening with the company. There’s sometimes an issue that comes up, which is commonly known as sudden income...
3 options for your family home during a divorce
You have a lot of things to consider as you and your spouse move toward divorce, but one of the biggest is what you’re going to do with the family home you bought together after getting married. Like many other couples, your home is the largest asset that you own, and...
Who gets the pets in a Wisconsin divorce?
You want to be fair to your spouse, and you know that they’ve bonded with your pets, but you were the one who brought them into your marriage. Your two dogs are elderly and have been with you since they were puppies. For the last 10 years, however, they’ve been a part...
