Yes. Emotional abuse can influence divorce outcomes, especially when it affects parenting, financial control or a spouse's ability to rebuild after separation. Wisconsin courts don't label emotional abuse as a separate ground for divorce, but they do consider how it...
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3 communication mistakes that can stagnate the divorce process
Divorce is never easy, but poor communication can make it even harder. Whether you are working through custody arrangements, property division or emotional recovery, how you communicate can determine how smoothly or painfully the process unfolds. Miscommunication, or...
How Wisconsin law protects non-earning spouses
If you’ve spent years caring for the children and managing the household while your spouse earned the family income, the thought of divorce can feel terrifying. You may be wondering how you’ll support yourself without an income or whether your non-financial...
3 issues that commonly cause conflict during divorce
Litigated or contested divorces tend to take longer and cost more than those that are negotiated or mediated. They also lead to the exposure of more private information in family court, which can affect people's relationships and reputations. Spouses who are aware of...
3 tips when divorcing a narcissist you share children with
Living with a person with narcissistic tendencies can be challenging, but divorcing one is even more complex, especially when you share children. There are many things that you have to consider as you’re going through this situation. One of the most important things...
3 tips to make the divorce process go more smoothly
Divorce has a reputation for being a disruptive and stressful process. Even spouses who agree that ending a marriage is the right choice may find themselves fighting and struggling to navigate the process gracefully. Small emotional reactions can snowball into major...
When to tell your children that your marriage is over
Timing a discussion with your children regarding the fact that you are getting divorced should be carefully considered. Ideally, parents should wait until they are certain about their decision to divorce and have a clear plan in place before having this discussion....
What spouses need to know about DIY divorces
Most people recognize that they cannot handle complex legal matters without support. People facing a lawsuit brought by their neighbor or criminal charges understand that they have to hire an attorney. Not for some reason, many people considering divorce get the idea...
What is gray divorce?
The phrase "gray divorce" is defined as a breakup in a long-term marriage that happens after the spouses reach the age of 50. These couples opt to part ways in their twilight years after being married for decades. Often, these breakups align with significant life...
Same-sex divorce: 3 potential complications
Numerous complications can arise during divorce proceedings. Every married couple has different issues to address at the end of a marriage. Factors including the duration of the marital relationship and the economic circumstances of the spouses determine what issues...