Divorce

It is a good idea to review and revise your estate planning documents after a divorce or any other major life change. Source: https://www.investopedia.com/rewriting-your-will-after-divorce-5193318

Wisconsin is a “no-fault” divorce state. What does that mean? It means it is not necessary for either spouse to demonstrate that the other has done something wrong such as committed adultery or engaged in abusive behavior. It only takes one spouse to testify that they believe their marriage is beyond repair. Source: https://wilawlibrary.gov/topics/familylaw/divorce.php

When you divorce later on in life, you may face unique considerations that other, younger people navigating divorces may not. For example, while younger divorcing couples may have concerns about child custody and child support, among other areas, you may feel more...

It does not matter the wholesomeness of your family or the wealth of your household, but domestic abuse can emerge in any home. In the past year while dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more couples spent increasingly longer times together, working from home...

If you stayed home to raise the kids during your marriage, you may be thinking about returning to the workforce after your divorce concludes. Still, leaving your kids to start a new job may cause you to experience some emotional angst. While it may take time for the...

If you are thinking about ending your marriage, you may be ready to file for divorce as soon as possible. Still, some financial factors may affect your divorce timeline. That is, from an economic standpoint, certain times may be better for pursuing divorce than...

If you consider your dog to be an integral part of your family, you are in good company. According to a recent study, 98% of dog owners treat their pets more like children than animals. In the eyes of the law, though, your dog is a piece of property.  For divorce...

Wisconsin law requires judges to be equitable when dividing a divorcing couple’s marital estate. Your marital estate, of course, likely includes everything you and your husband or wife accumulated during your marriage. This includes real property, personal belongings,...

Many Wisconsin residents are currently undergoing some major life changes. Some have suffered the unexpected loss of a loved one. Other, perhaps, have been laid off or fired from their jobs. There are also many people who are currently navigating divorce proceedings,...