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Your child may struggle to adjust to the changes that come with separating from your ex-spouse. As a parent, you can help your child adjust to divorce in healthy ways. The right approach can help protect your child’s emotional health during and after divorce....
Navigating through divorce can be a hard process. It involves making difficult emotional and financial decisions, especially when you have children. For couples in Waukesha, understanding how courts handle the division of assets can provide much-needed clarity. ...
For many divorcing couples, the house is more than an asset. It may be where the children live, where one spouse feels settled or simply the largest financial asset at stake. If you and your spouse disagree about what should happen to the home, mediation may give you...
An argument at home can quickly turn into a legal matter when someone seeks protection through the court. In Wisconsin, restraining orders often follow domestic violence allegations, and they can affect where you live, who you contact and how your case moves forward....
You finally decided to start the next chapter of your life. You filed the papers, but now you are met with silence. Your spouse would not sign the forms or even acknowledge the proceedings. It feels like you are stuck. Fortunately, Wisconsin law does not give one...
When tensions run high at home during a divorce, moving out might seem like the best solution. But before you pack your bags, you need to understand how this decision could affect your future. First, know that Wisconsin is a community property state, meaning property...
You might wonder if same-sex couples have the same adoption rights as heterosexual couples in Wisconsin. Fortunately, your sexual orientation cannot legally stop you from adopting a child. However, your marital status can. Learning about the state’s adoption laws can...
When you file for legal separation instead of divorce, you and your spouse can maintain your marital status while having the freedom to live your lives separately. This approach can help provide you with legal protection while also holding on to an opportunity to...
Mediation offers a private path to resolve family disputes without a grueling courtroom battle. This process empowers divorcing couples to reach a mutual agreement while maintaining control over their future. How can you avoid the common pitfalls that could derail...
When you're navigating a divorce, you might assume the custodial parent automatically keeps the house. However, Wisconsin law doesn't work this way. To understand your options, you need to know how Wisconsin approaches marital property. How Wisconsin treats marital...