When marriages start to unravel, it is not uncommon for a spouse to demand the other move out. If the house is owned by only one party, many wonder if a spouse can evict the other from the family home. Separate vs Marital Property If the property was acquired before the marriage or a […]
Temporary Orders for Child Custody and Support
When you are a parent considering divorce, you may wonder how child custody and support will be handled during the divorce, which can sometimes take months to resolve. You may also have questions regarding who will remain in the family home, how bills will be paid, and whether you can count on any financial support […]
Hiding Income During Divorce
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. […]
How Bankruptcy Impacts Divorce Proceedings
If you are divorcing and your spouse decides to filing for bankruptcy protection, it can throw a wrench into the divorce proceedings, at least from the standpoint of the division of marital property and debt. When a spouse files for bankruptcy, an automatic stay goes into effect during the bankruptcy proceeding which can last several […]
Can My Spouse Evict Me From Marital Home During Divorce?
When a couple reaches the point where divorce or separation is inevitable, feelings of resentment and anger can boil over. In some instances one spouse may try to kick out or evict the other spouse from the marital home, going so far as to pack their things and show them the door. In cases where […]
Equal Division of Marital Property in a Wisconsin Divorce
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 […]
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 […]
Social Media Don’ts During Divorce
Anything shared on social media is public information which can be used against you in a divorce. Even private messages or posts could eventually find their way to your soon to be ex-spouse, potentially impacting your ability to negotiate a favorable settlement agreement. Social Media Don’ts During Divorce Although it might be tempting, avoid complaining […]
Keeping the Car in a Divorce
Wisconsin is a community property state, where everything a married couple owns together is subject to a 50\50 split. However, some property such as a shared vehicle cannot simply be cut in half. Contact a Wisconsin Marital Property Division Lawyer for Help It is important to work with an experienced marital property division lawyer to […]
Small Business Transfer in a Divorce
Many Wisconsin couples run small businesses together and, when they divorce, it is not uncommon for one spouse to transfer their ownership interest to the other spouse as part of the divorce settlement. Often it boils down to one spouse not wanting to continue to work alongside the other when both have played an active […]