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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...
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...
A parenting plan is the cornerstone of the decisions you and your ex have to make regarding your shared children. Does your parenting plan address summer vacation plans? Before you plan for a much-needed vacation this summer, make sure you check your parenting plan to...
In the past, divorce was viewed as a last resort. It was also seen as a battle between spouses where there had to be a winner and a loser. The reality is that there are no winners in a highly-contested divorce. For these reasons, family mediation has become much more...
How parents living in the same house approach discipline can be challenging and a source of conflict, and this can even worsen when co-parenting. Nonetheless, it's possible to raise a disciplined child after a divorce. You and your co-parent can successfully...