Restricted stock refers to company shares that are granted to an employee at no cost, but cannot be transferred or cashed in until certain conditions are met such as a defined period of employment or when financial benchmarks are met. Stock options are offered to an employee to purchase company stock at a set price, […]
Dividing Marital Property in a Divorce : Short Term Marriage Versus Long Term Marriage
Although Wisconsin is a community property state, which means couples split assets 50/50 in a divorce, the court has discretion to consider various factors when deciding what is fair and equitable when dividing marital assets. Two significant factors that the court will consider are the length of the marriage and the property each spouse brought […]
Wisconsin Marital Asset Division for the Stay at Home Mom
More than a quarter of mothers are stay-at-home moms in the U.S. who opt out of the workplace and a potential career to take care of their families. Often, this care-taking role not only includes juggling the children’s needs, but support the careers of spouses. When stay-at-home moms (or dads) get divorced, they may be […]
Health Insurance Coverage Following a Divorce
It is not uncommon for one spouse to be covered under their spouse’s employer-sponsored health insurance plan. When couples divorce, a covered spouse can elect to continue on their ex-spouse’s coverage for up to three years under COBRA. However, although COBRA is certainly a way to bridge the gap following a divorce, it is not […]
Violation of Restraining Order
If a temporary restraining order (TRO) is violated, it is often up to the victim to return to court to prove the abuser has acted in contempt of the court order. In many states violations of a restraining order will result in an arrest and mandatory sentencing for violating the order. If police will not […]
Leaving an Abusive Relationship
A pattern of abusive behavior between people currently living together, who have cohabited in the recent past, or who have children together constitutes domestic violence. It can occur between people of the same sex or opposite sex, but over 90 percent of domestic violence is directed toward women of all races, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds. […]
Financial Considerations When Dividing Marital Assets in a Divorce
Unless you have been through a divorce already, you will be faced with making decisions about finances and parenting without any point of reference. That is why it is important to have an experienced team on your side to navigate the legal, financial and emotional complexities you will more than certainly face during the process […]
Sharing Custody of Children Across All Ages and Stages
When there are children involved in a divorce, it is unrealistic to expect that visitation arrangements will be set in stone throughout a child’s life. As the child grows from an infant to a teenager, parents will often make changes to child custody and visitation arrangements to meet their child’s needs. Parents who keep an […]
Keeping Your Wisconsin Divorce Settlement Agreement on Track
The heart of a Wisconsin divorce settlement agreement will address issues of child custody and visitation, marital property division, spousal maintenance (alimony) and child support. Many hope to reach a settlement to avoid going to court, but it often takes a skilled negotiator to make it happen if the parties do not agree on the […]
Wisconsin Custody and Physical Placement of a Child
If you are a parent considering divorce, you and your spouse may be able to work out an agreement regarding child custody and physical placement that works well for your child. Child custody refers to a right to make legal decisions regarding your child, which may include where your child will attend school, their religious […]
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