Property Division

As you and your spouse move toward divorce, you may have one goal: keeping your home. Maybe you simply don’t want to move. Perhaps it’s the home you’ve always dreamed of owning, and you’re not ready to leave it. Or maybe the housing market is prohibitively expensive,...

When a couple decides on divorce, each party may have financial concerns, especially if significant debt is involved. Debt division can be particularly stressful for spouses who are married to partners with poor money habits. Understanding how debt is divided in a...

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...

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...

Couples in Wisconsin tend to share all of their resources and obligations, from their homes to their mortgages. If someone files for divorce, addressing the marital estate to divide it between the spouses is a necessary part of that process. Most people recognize that...

A marital home often holds a deep emotional significance for couples. During divorce proceedings, deciding what to do with this shared asset can be overwhelming and confusing. Should you keep the house and create a fresh start within its familiar walls, or sell it and...

Divorce has a way of bringing out the worst behavior in people. Individuals who have previously treated each other with respect and affection may become cruel and malicious toward one another during a divorce. Someone who has previously shared generously with their...

Many older adults look forward to when they can leave the workforce and enjoy retirement. Traveling, spending time with family, and having time to pursue their favorite hobbies are typically at the top of their golden years to-do list. Finding yourself in the middle...

Before two people get married, they have the opportunity to make a prenuptial agreement. A prenup is a kind of legal agreement that people make to help define a relationship and establish what the risk of divorce would mean. Prenups are often used to protect assets...

Many couples treat their pets as if they were their own children. This is especially true for people who have had their pets since they were young. The biggest concern some people have during a divorce is who will get their furry, scaly or feathery friend.  While it...