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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...
One of the tasks that must be done when a couple divorces is to divide marital property. In many cases, one of the largest assets that has to be handled is the marital home. If you’re going through a divorce, you should understand the options that are possible for...
Oftentimes, people's first thought about social media when they decide to divorce is that it can serve as a source of support. They may appreciate the idea of notifying everyone of the divorce at once instead of having dozens of uncomfortable conversations. People...
Couples will sometimes talk about having a child as a way to mend their relationship. They believe that working together as parents will bring them closer. Maybe they’ve been having a lot of conflict in their relationship and they just think that something is missing....
Divorce can bring out the worst in people. Individuals who previously loved and supported each other may use underhanded tactics to manipulate each other and may even lie in the hopes of gaining an advantage during the divorce. Couples may fight so bitterly as they...
Most people are cautious about starting a new romantic relationship before their divorce is final. There are a host of reasons why it’s generally not a good idea to jump into a new relationship when you’re still processing everything that happened in the previous one....
Do you have a child custody agreement with your co-parent? Have there been issues with the agreement that you wish could stop? Do you believe that altering the agreement could prevent these issues? It may be possible to change your custody agreement so that you and...
Under Wisconsin law, a number of factors are considered in determining how much alimony (or spousal maintenance, as it’s referred to) one spouse needs to pay the other – if any – and for how long, following a divorce. The terms of such orders depend on things like how...
When a family undergoes the transition of a parental split, the well-being of the children remains a paramount concern. In Wisconsin, child relocation laws are designed to protect the interests of the children and the rights of both parents. A parent cannot simply...
People may use the term guardianship to refer to several distinct legal scenarios. One situation involves vulnerable older adults who cannot manage their own affairs effectively due to health challenges or age. Concerned individuals can go to court to seek...