Wisconsin is a community property state, which means that all assets inside of the marital estate are divided evenly in a divorce settlement. For instance, if your spouse bought a house during the marriage, you would likely be entitled to half of its value. Of course,...
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Divorcing: How will it affect the children?
Divorce is a challenging and complex decision in Wisconsin and other locales, especially when spouses consider how it might impact their children. While individuals often see divorce as a negative event, in some cases, it can produce positive outcomes for every family...
What to know about prenups
A prenuptial agreement may be an ideal way to protect assets that you acquired before your marriage such as a car or Wisconsin home. It can also be used to protect ideas that may form the foundation of a company that grows to a $1 million valuation after a marriage is...
What happens to debt in Wisconsin divorce?
Despite a relatively low divorce rate in the state of Wisconsin, a good portion of couples in the state eventually end their marriages. One issue that often arises during divorce negotiations is responsibility for marital debt. Divorce in Wisconsin First, you should...
Divorce and navigating your financial future
In Wisconsin, divorce can come with significant financial challenges, regardless of your marriage stage or age. Managing your finances during and after divorce is crucial and can ensure your future financial stability. Understand the financial impacts Be prepared for...
Navigating Social Security benefits after a divorce in Wisconsin
Retirement funds and some crucial government benefits are often the top concern when going through a divorce in your later years in Wisconsin. If your spouse was eligible to collect Social Security, you might wonder if you can get part of that as a divorced spouse -...
Children’s healthcare and coparenting after divorce
In even the best situations, divorce is a complicated process that introduces family members to a new reality. While many divorcees in Wisconsin think about moving, visitation schedules for children, and other facets, healthcare is often overlooked. Knowing how to...
Single parenting tips for Wisconsin parents
It can be tough for Wisconsin residents to navigate parenting solo. While some people decide to co-parent after a divorce, some people end up becoming single parents to their kids. First steps to take As a single parent, you’ll want to make sure you have support after...
Tools for negotiating a divorce settlement
There are many issues that may need to be resolved before a marriage can be dissolved. For instance, it may be necessary to determine how marital assets such as a home, car or retirement account will be divided. If you share children with your spouse, a Wisconsin...
How to handle executive compensation in a divorce
Divorce is rarely straightforward, but matters become more complex in a high-asset divorce. It's easy to make mistakes when executive compensation is involved, so it's something to be aware of if you're getting divorced in Wisconsin or anywhere else. There may be an...