Family, Criminal & Children's Court Attorneys Since 1991
Divorce can bring out the worst in people. Individuals who previously loved and supported each other may use underhanded tactics to manipulate each other and may even lie in the hopes of gaining an advantage during the divorce. Couples may fight so bitterly as they...
Most people are cautious about starting a new romantic relationship before their divorce is final. There are a host of reasons why it’s generally not a good idea to jump into a new relationship when you’re still processing everything that happened in the previous one....
Do you have a child custody agreement with your co-parent? Have there been issues with the agreement that you wish could stop? Do you believe that altering the agreement could prevent these issues? It may be possible to change your custody agreement so that you and...
Under Wisconsin law, a number of factors are considered in determining how much alimony (or spousal maintenance, as it’s referred to) one spouse needs to pay the other – if any – and for how long, following a divorce. The terms of such orders depend on things like how...
When a family undergoes the transition of a parental split, the well-being of the children remains a paramount concern. In Wisconsin, child relocation laws are designed to protect the interests of the children and the rights of both parents. A parent cannot simply...
People may use the term guardianship to refer to several distinct legal scenarios. One situation involves vulnerable older adults who cannot manage their own affairs effectively due to health challenges or age. Concerned individuals can go to court to seek...
Going through a divorce with a narcissist is particularly difficult, but the challenges are even greater when you share children. One thing that’s often hard for the kids is that they may not understand certain facets of the new way of life. At their core, a...
Sharing parental rights and responsibilities can be a difficult prospect. Parents may struggle to adjust to a new schedule for the family. It can also be difficult to give up time with the children on special days. Birthdays are annual celebrations where children get...
Divorce is often complex and rarely easy, but mediation could help to simplify things when ending a marriage. This collaborative and cooperative approach can help end even the most contentious divorce disputes without going to court. Many believe mediation is only for...
We recently discussed how debt factors into property division during divorce. In fact, couples who get divorced often mention money troubles as one of the things that led to their divorce. Just over half of respondents (54%) to one survey listed their spouse’s debt as...