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Three critical steps in preparing for a divorce in Wisconsin

When you file for divorce in Wisconsin, you don't want aspects of the process to take you by surprise. You should learn about what you need to do and avoid doing to help the divorce go more smoothly for you. Close joint credit cards You should close joint credit cards...

What happens to a business when a marriage ends?

A divorce can have a significant impact on your Wisconsin business. However, there are various strategies that may be implemented to ensure that you don't lose control of your company. For example, you could create a prenuptial agreement that states that your firm is...

How is a joint bank account divided in a divorce?

After you file for divorce, a joint bank account you share with your spouse is considered to be marital property by the courts in Wisconsin. Any funds in the account are considered to be shared and owned by both parties, even if one of the spouses made each deposit....

How to split retirement accounts in divorce

When you first decide that you're going to divorce your spouse, there are many questions that come to your mind. While you may be familiar with bigger issues like child custody, smaller issues like retirement accounts may not have crossed your mind until now. As part...

What to know about the divorce discovery process in Wisconsin

Going through a divorce is a tumultuous time. While you are experiencing a personal loss of a partner, you must make life-altering decisions regarding your financial status. If you are in the process of divorcing and need more information on how to divide your assets,...

Dividing complex assets in a divorce

Sometimes, a couple is splitting up amicably, and they have few assets to haggle over. However, that's not always the case. High net worth individuals in Wisconsin should understand how the process for dividing complex assets works. Large estates, professional...

Using QDROs to divide retirement benefits

When you’re dividing property as part of your divorce proceeding, your immediate concerns may involve who will get the house or the car. However, you will also have to consider more intangible assets, such as retirement benefits or pension funds. Dividing retirement...

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