Divorce

If you are considering divorce in Wisconsin, you might wonder whether you must live apart before filing. You may also want to know how long the process takes before a judge can finalize it. Wisconsin does not require you to live apart for a specific amount of time....

Divorce often raises practical questions about what happens to your home, savings and other shared assets. You may expect everything to split evenly, but Wisconsin law gives courts room to decide what is fair based on your circumstances. Each marriage involves...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...