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Under Wisconsin law, assets acquired during the marriage are to be split between spouses during a divorce. Assets owned before the marriage are excluded from division. However, it’s not always clear-cut. These two classes of property can sometimes mix during the...
Numerous complications can arise during divorce proceedings. Every married couple has different issues to address at the end of a marriage. Factors including the duration of the marital relationship and the economic circumstances of the spouses determine what issues...
As you and your spouse move toward divorce, you may have one goal: keeping your home. Maybe you simply don’t want to move. Perhaps it’s the home you’ve always dreamed of owning, and you’re not ready to leave it. Or maybe the housing market is prohibitively expensive,...
Divorce is relatively common. Roughly half of all marriages eventually end in divorce. Despite the process being part of many people's lives, there is a lot of misinformation circulating about divorce. Many people end up making mistakes during their divorce that...
It starts so subtly and slowly that we don’t even know it’s happening. That’s how emotional abuse by a spouse often begins. The signs of physical abuse are usually visible. Emotional abuse also leaves scars. And while they may not be visible, they leave permanent...
When a couple decides on divorce, each party may have financial concerns, especially if significant debt is involved. Debt division can be particularly stressful for spouses who are married to partners with poor money habits. Understanding how debt is divided in a...
It’s important to look after yourself when you are going through a divorce. You have some very important decisions to make and you have a better chance of making the correct ones when you’re emotionally okay. The following tips can help you: 1. Don’t be afraid to say...
Are you longing to open your heart and home to a child through adoption? As you prepare emotionally for this life-changing experience, it is essential to weigh other practical considerations. This includes learning how your income and financial stability play a role...
Parents who share children but who aren’t romantically involved any longer will still have to talk to each other because of the kids. This isn’t always easy, partially because of the negative feelings that come with the end of a relationship. Regardless of your...
Concerns about finances often dominate the early stages of divorce. People are unsure of what might happen with their property and how much divorce might cost. Some people may even delay filing because they fear the economic impact that the end of the marriage could...