When Wisconsin couples divorce the property is subject to a 50/50 division whether it was acquired during or before marriage. The only property exempt from equal property division may include property acquired by gift or inheritance from a third party and, possibly, property owned exclusively by one spouse, aka ‘separate property’ acquired outside of the […]
Wisconsin Parenting Plans in a Divorce
When Wisconsin parents’ divorce, they will have to make many decisions regarding parenting issues which are largely addressed using a parenting plan. A parenting plan is a written agreement signed by both parents which provides clarity regarding the rights and responsibility of each parent and the physical placement (custody) of their children as part of […]
Guardianship in Cases of Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Abuse Prevention Month, held each April, helps raise awareness about physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of children and child neglect. Unfortunately, every year in the U.S., millions of reports of suspected child abuse are filed, with children subject to abuse where they live, play, and learn, often by someone they know such as a […]
Tackling Parental Alienation
Parental alienation often involves situations where one parent criticizes the other parent with the goal of ruining the relationship between the other parent and child. A child can sometimes develop resentment or outright reject a parent that is being vilified by the alienating parent, a behavior that most often occurs following a high conflict divorce […]
Life Insurance to Secure Child Support Payments
Securing life insurance to cover court ordered child support payments in the event of the payer’s death is important. A thoughtful calculation is necessary to ensure that the life insurance policy is robust enough to cover what might be years of support. Life Insurance to Cover Child Support Payments Life insurance to cover child support […]
Preparing for Divorce Mediation
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 […]
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