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Many couples treat their pets as if they were their own children. This is especially true for people who have had their pets since they were young. The biggest concern some people have during a divorce is who will get their furry, scaly or feathery friend. While it...
No Wisconsin couple enters into a marriage thinking their relationship will eventually end. Unfortunately, the divorce rate is high in the country; people can change and things can happen that chip away at a marriage. Women are particularly impacted by divorce in...
If you are an empty nester in Wisconsin, you may feel restless because of your newfound freedom. Many couples translate this feeling into not knowing how to address their children, foregoing any serious discussion. However, empty nester divorces still require...
When Wisconsin parents of young children divorce, a child custody schedule is created that both are expected to follow. However, there are times when it’s warranted to ask the court to modify the original order. These are some of the most common reasons the judge will...
Ending your Wisconsin marriage is almost certain to be a life-altering process, especially if bad blood is involved. And the complications and stress are multiplied if there are children involved, significant and varied assets, or both. For many couples, divorce...
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed the 2019 Wisconsin Act 109 into law on February 28, 2020. The law expanded the types of guardianships available for Wisconsin families and children. What is a child guardianship? Guardianships are a legal arrangement that involves...
Divorce in Wisconsin can be a difficult process, especially when children are involved. For couples going through divorce with children, minimizing the harm to the kids and making the transition as smooth as possible is a high priority. "Nesting" refers to a plan for...
If you are unlucky enough to be in a situation in which you must make co-parenting work with someone who exhibits narcissistic tendencies, you are not alone. Fortunately, there are ways to make this less-than-ideal setup more manageable both for you and the kids. For...
Wisconsin is a community property state, which means that all assets inside of the marital estate are divided evenly in a divorce settlement. For instance, if your spouse bought a house during the marriage, you would likely be entitled to half of its value. Of course,...
Each day, parents in Wisconsin make difficult decisions. Sometimes, these hard choices involve their children. During a divorce, courts must decide on custodial arrangements that determine which parent will make future decisions for their children. Knowing what to...