If you are considering divorce mediation, it is helpful to consider the issues that you will address in mediation ahead of time so that you can prepare. Financial Disclosure – As part of the mediation process, couples must provide full financial disclosure. Prepare for mediation by gathering information and related documentation showing income, assets, debts, […]
Adoption Versus Legal Guardianship of a Family Member
If you are considering adoption, there are many options ranging from adopting a family member to adopting someone who has no relationship to you. There are several ways to adopt a child including independent or private adoptions, which involve biological parents and prospective adoptive parents reaching an agreement to adopt a child. Public adoptions occur […]
Benefits of Legal Separation vs Physical Separation
Married couples considering divorce may opt to legally separate for a period of time, providing them time for reflection and possible reconciliation before initiating a divorce. Legal separation is similar to divorce in that it provides certain legal protections and rights such as: Difference between physical and legal separation Legal separation and physical separation are […]
Remarriage May Impact Spousal & Child Support in Wisconsin
Sometimes a financially dependent spouse is awarded spousal maintenance aka alimony in a divorce for a defined period of time or permanently depending on various factors such as the length of a marriage and financial need. If the recipient later remarries or cohabitates, alimony payments will end regardless of whether the remarriage improves the financial […]
Any Advantages to Filing for Divorce First?
Many wonder if being the first spouse to file for a divorce is advantageous. They may believe if they initiate a divorce, they may achieve a more favorable outcome when it comes to child custody or property division. The fact is that whether you are the petitioner or respondent in a divorce proceeding does not […]
How to Get a Prenup After Marriage
After a couple marries, one or both parties may regret not getting a prenuptial agreement to protect themselves or a business financially. Fortunately, a post nuptial agreement is a good option for married couples, offering many of the same protections as a prenup. A pre or post nuptial allows a couple to decide in advance […]
Interstate Child Custody Dispute Jurisdiction
When parents separate or divorce, it is not all that uncommon for one parent to move to another state to pursue a career opportunity or to be closer to extended family. This often results in questions about which state has jurisdiction in a custody case if there is not an existing child custody order before […]
DIY Agreements in Uncontested Divorce
Divorcing couples who agree on everything from property division to ongoing support, may want to write their own agreement to avoid the hassle and cost of seeking legal counsel. While completely understandable, agreeing to a divorce settlement without legal advice is not a good idea and can result in long term consequences. It is always […]
Can My Child Decide Which Parent to Live With in a Divorce?
In Wisconsin a child of divorce has some input in how child custody and visitation responsibility is allocated, particularly if the child is able to understand the situation and form a mature and rational opinion to support their wishes. Although there are no age related guidelines to look to, certainly a child who is in […]
Restraining Orders and Orders of Protection
The Wisconsin family law attorneys of Probst Law Offices can provide legal assistance related to restraining orders and orders of protection whether you need help obtaining a restraining order or injunction or have had a restraining order filed against you. When you have a divorce or family law matter involving domestic violence, our experienced family […]
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