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...
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Spousal Support
Understanding alimony awards
In many Wisconsin divorces the question of spousal support might come up. In some situations, the couple might reach an agreement on the support payments, while in others, the court might order the payments. However, unlike child support, alimony is not automatically...
What are the main types of alimony in Wisconsin?
Life after divorce can bring the excitement that comes with starting over. Unfortunately, post-divorce life isn't always easy from a financial standpoint. To help remedy this problem, Wisconsin has a set of alimony laws. Here are the four main types of alimony...
What happens when you file for bankruptcy after a divorce?
Some Wisconsin residents have financial trouble after getting a divorce. If you’re in this situation and struggle with debt after the end of your marriage, you might want to file for bankruptcy. What happens when you file bankruptcy after divorce? When you file for...
Keep this in mind when negotiating alimony agreements
Divorce is a difficult time for both parties in Wisconsin, and when divorce proceedings come to an end, one party might find themselves in need of financial assistance. One way that divorcees can get this help is by negotiating an alimony agreement with their...
How is spousal maintenance decided?
Alimony, sometimes referred to as maintenance, is one of the more misunderstood parts of a Wisconsin divorce. In most cases, it is not a permanent right or obligation. Instead, it depends on a number of factors. One key question is how long it lasts. Maintenance...
Preparing for divorce when you’re the spouse who stayed at home
Ending a marriage can be difficult regardless of your financial status. However, if you primarily stayed home during the course of your relationship, it can be even harder to obtain an equitable divorce settlement. Therefore, you will need to be proactive in obtaining...
The devastation of emotional abuse
In the context of marriage and relationships, emotional abuse doesn’t get as much attention in the Wisconsin press as physical abuse does. There are undoubtedly various reasons for this, but one is probably that emotional scars are invisible whereas physical scars are...
Factors to consider when negotiating alimony payments
Wisconsin residents who are divorcing might find themselves negotiating over spousal support or alimony. Couples might negotiate the support agreement themselves, but if they are unable to do so, a family court judge will be the one who decides alimony payments. Why...