Kids pick up germs pretty much everywhere they go, and parents aren’t exactly immune from colds and flu themselves. Unexpected illnesses for a parent or child can create a lot of frustrations -- especially when you have to add juggling a custody schedule into the mix....
How to properly divide assets in your Wisconsin divorce
One of the major sticking points in many Wisconsin divorces is the division of marital assets. As one of the nine states that follow a community property regime, Wisconsin’s laws dictate that marital property is presumed to be split 50-50. But the caveat is that there...
Interested in avoiding conflict? Try a collaborative divorce
You don’t like conflict, which is part of the reason why your marriage is now coming to an end. You want to be treated with respect and don’t want to drag your personal business out into the open. You and your spouse may be great candidates for a collaborative divorce...
Divorcing? Don’t forget the QDRO
A typical divorce has many components to consider. Will one spouse keep the family home and buy the other out, or will it need to be listed with a realtor? How will time with the children be shared? With so much to address in the divorce petition and later in the...
Planning for success when vacationing with shared placement
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...
Dividing property? Get the value right first
You and your spouse have invested a lot of money and time into your marriage. If you’re now on the journey toward a divorce, you’ve realized that you might not know how much your assets are worth. You’ve taken the time to track down your biggest assets, but there are...
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...
What makes a parent “unfit” in Wisconsin?
You may believe that your child’s other parent is a bad parent, but are they an unfit parent? Maybe. A lot of people contact attorneys’ offices about custody issues because they’re concerned about something that their child’s other parent has done -- or failed to do....
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....
Does my spouse have a claim to ownership of my small business?
Who gets what assets can be one of the most contentious aspects of a divorce. Trying to find a fair way to split up your property can be difficult, especially when you and your ex don't agree on what is reasonable. Complicated assets, like an ownership interest in a...