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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...
As couples dissolve their marriages, they will also need to address both their shared property and their debt. As a community property state, Wisconsin has specific rules about how these can be divided. What are the community property rules? In states that follow the...
Even though the divorce process in Wisconsin is almost always unpleasant, it's best for separating parents to put aside their own feelings and focus on what's best for their children. If you are going through a divorce, one of the important decisions you'll have to...
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...
Divorce may be an option when you and your spouse are having marital problems in Wisconsin. However, when children are involved, it makes this process more challenging. You'll likely need to weigh the pros and cons to determine the best solution. Risks of staying in a...
If you are a Wisconsin parent of minor children and you are getting a divorce, one thing you may need to think about is creating a parenting plan. Ideally, this document should go beyond simply outlining schedules and should also include agreed-upon guidelines about...
One of the things that you might be asked to do or that you might consider while going through a divorce in Wisconsin is mediation. This is when you sit down with your spouse and talk to someone who can offer an outsider's view about some of the issues that you might...
Marriages that end in divorce leave spouses shaken. No one expects married life to end in a legal dissolution, but such things happen, as the high divorce rate will attest. Some marriages are so troubled that a divorce decree from a Wisconsin family law judge leads to...
Spousal benefits are benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). These benefits are based on your spouse's work history over the last few decades. Sometimes, you may be eligible to receive spousal support from the SSA even if you are no longer married. If...
Divorce negotiations involve many things, and not all center on financial support or asset distributions. Child custody agreements and parenting plans could become critical and even contested elements of settlement talks. Ultimately, a Wisconsin family court judge...