To ensure that you are getting your fair share of the marital assets in a Wisconsin divorce, it is vital that both spouses provide accurate and truthful information regarding their income and assets, but it is not unheard of for one spouse to fudge the numbers to avoid the equal division of the marital pot. […]
When is Alimony Paid?
The primary purpose of alimony, also known as spousal maintenance, is to provide financial support to a lower earning or non-earning spouse so that they may maintain a similar standard of living enjoyed during the marriage. Alimony may also be awarded so that a spouse can gain skills or education needed to secure gainful employment […]
Protecting Privacy in Divorce
After making the difficult decision to divorce, many are concerned about protecting their privacy given that many issues in a divorce are a matter of public record. In fact, Wisconsin is one of a few states that allow full access to divorce records, which often includes details regarding anything form marital asset division to child […]
Unmarried Property Rights When Relationship Ends
These days, it is not uncommon for couples to live together without marrying. However, unmarried, cohabitating couples in Wisconsin do not have the same protections as married couples with regard to property division when the relationship ends. That said, Wisconsin courts have developed a doctrine referred to as Watts Cases to address property disputes that […]
Securing Alimony and Child Support With Life Insurance
When you are awarded alimony or child support in a divorce, it is important for the court to order the payor to take out life insurance to secure the obligation. Life insurance is needed not only to make sure a child has sufficient support in the event of the payer’s untimely death, but also to […]
Probst Law Offices Among Best Women-Led Firms
In a recent article entitled “In the Lead”, Probst Law Offices, S.C. is recognized by the Wisconsin Law Journal as one of the “Best Women-Led Law Firms“ in the state of Wisconsin. In Jane’s case, she not only successfully leads the firm, but has been the owner/operator of Probst Law Offices, S.C. for over 30 […]
Grandparents Prevented from Seeing Grandchildren
Many grandparents and grandchildren enjoy a close relationship, facilitated by parents who welcome the interaction between the generations. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes parents will not allow grandparents to see grandchildren, even after a positive relationship has been established. When a child cannot continue a relationship with his or her grandparents because […]
Seeking Sole Child Custody and Placement of a Child
If you are divorcing and worry about the safety or welfare of your child when they spend time with the other parent you may be able to petition for sole custody and primary placement of your child if you can prove the other parent is unfit to care for your child. Terminating the rights of […]
Sole Custody May Not Result in Primary Placement
Sole legal custody allows a parent to make major decision for a child without having to consult, or receive permission from, the other parent. Important decisions may include, but are certainly not limited to, a child’s religious upbringing, education, or authorization for medical procedures. Decisions may also include providing a minor child consent to participate […]
Wisconsin Child Custody at a Glance
In Wisconsin, child custody is the legal right to care for and make important decisions concerning a child. Parents may have joint or sole legal custody and either primary physical custody, where the child lives with one parent most of the time; shared custody where a child lives with each parent at least 25% of […]