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Are you longing to open your heart and home to a child through adoption? As you prepare emotionally for this life-changing experience, it is essential to weigh other practical considerations. This includes learning how your income and financial stability play a role...
Parents who share children but who aren’t romantically involved any longer will still have to talk to each other because of the kids. This isn’t always easy, partially because of the negative feelings that come with the end of a relationship. Regardless of your...
Concerns about finances often dominate the early stages of divorce. People are unsure of what might happen with their property and how much divorce might cost. Some people may even delay filing because they fear the economic impact that the end of the marriage could...
Divorce can often trigger a cascade of challenging financial issues. The divorce itself can be costly, and people have to divide their property. Statistically, the financial impact of divorce is often much more severe for women than it is for men. Their income tends...
In Wisconsin, spousal support is often referred to as maintenance. When a couple gets divorced, the court can order that one person has to pay maintenance to their ex for a specified amount of time. For instance, one spouse may be ordered to pay support every month...
It does not matter whether you have a desktop, a laptop, or even just a smartphone. The technology these carry can help make co-parenting simpler after a divorce or separation. These devices allow you to stay in touch with each other and your children. Here are some...
Divorce tends to be a very emotionally tumultuous time. Even spouses who believe that ending a marriage is the right decision may struggle with some of the process. Matters that can affect other relationships and financial stability often provoke the most intense...
Some married couples use individual bank accounts, keeping their money separate and paying their own bills. But many couples use shared or joint accounts. These may be accounts where automatic withdrawals are made for mortgage payments or credit card payments. It may...
Working with an ex to raise children isn’t always easy, but it’s something that many parents have to adjust to. One of the important things to do is to set boundaries for your co-parenting relationship. Discussing these boundaries with your ex ensures that both...
Parents preparing for divorce in Wisconsin often feel anxious about the future. They worry about custody and what the change in their marital status might mean for their relationship with their children. Divorcing parents often want favorable custody terms, but they...