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If you are a parent in the middle of a child custody case, you might encounter the concept of reasonable visitation. Wisconsin judges might award fixed visitation, with specific times and even places for visitation to take place, or reasonable visitation, leaving the...
Divorce is inevitably a trying process characterized by a host of difficult emotions. Given the conflicting feelings that often accompany the decision to dissolve a marriage, it can be all too easy to overlook critical financial decisions that can have a lasting...
As a community property state, Wisconsin law generally requires divorcing couples to split their assets 50/50, unless they come to a different arrangement. For a business owner, this could cause a liquidity crisis if you lack sufficient funds to pay out half of the...
A parenting plan is a key tool that can help people successfully raise their children after a Wisconsin divorce. Because it is drafted as the parents are in the middle of ending their marriage, the process might be complicated. However, if parents can set aside their...
Child support battles in Wisconsin often create complex financial struggles. When you prepare your taxes, these financial struggles often become even more apparent. Keep these child custody guidelines in mind when filing taxes. Only one person may claim the child as a...
When a marriage in Wisconsin falls apart, there are two options for dissolving the union: annulment or divorce. Both have their pros and cons, which can make it difficult to decide which route to take. While these concepts sound similar, they are actually quite...
Wisconsin couples looking for an alternative to litigation to resolve their divorce issues can consider mediation. In some cases, mediation might be ordered by the court but even when it is not, couples can request mediation to discuss and negotiate solutions to their...
When a couple divorces in Wisconsin, one of the most unfortunate aspects is when children are caught in the middle. If you have child custody, be wary of any loyalty traps your ex may try to set for you. What are loyalty traps? Loyalty traps occur when one parent...
Your future income and expenses loom large in your mind when you consider ending your marriage. Spouses in Wisconsin typically manage debt payments with their shared incomes. However, the prospect of living on one income makes resolving your debts critically important...
If you have decided to seek a divorce in Wisconsin, you will want to prepare for your first meeting with your attorney. Gathering as many of your documents as possible before that first meeting might help your attorney form a clearer understanding of your situation...