After divorce, many spouses of military servicemembers worry that he/she will lose health insurance (known as Tricare). Whether a spouse can keep health insurance after the divorce depends on several factors. Tricare ends on the date of divorce, except as follows: Option 1: The “20-20-20” Rule If the former spouse servicemember: 1. has 20 […]
If you have children with an abusive partner and are contemplating divorce, legal separation or a paternity action, you probably have questions about whether a parent who was abusive to the other parent will still be able and allowed to make decisions for your children. This blog will clarify the ways in which Wisconsin family […]
A knowledgeable Wisconsin divorce lawyer can use military allotments to resolve difficult payment issues for divorcing spouses. An allotment is a specific amount of money that a servicemember can direct the military to pay to a creditor directly from his/her paycheck. Allotments can be either voluntary or involuntary. The military has very strict regulations regarding […]
If you are in the midst of a divorce or legal separation in Wisconsin, you already know that emotions can run high and that the process can be quite stressful, for parents and for children. After the divorce or separation is final, there is typically a cooling-off period, during which the family settles into the […]
Once an initial hearing has been held, regarding a parent’s motion to relocate the child, the parties will be referred to mediation and have a Guardian ad Litem appointed to represent the child’s best interests. At any time between the initial hearing and the final hearing, the relocating parent can request a temporary order to […]
The value of a military pension at the time of divorce does not necessarily establish the fixed amount of future military retired pay. Military servicemembers often receive annual cost of living increases (commonly called COLAs) on their retired pay. The reason for these increases is to ensure that the benefit amount keeps up with inflation. […]
A parent involved in a case regarding relocation of a child more than 100 miles away from the other parent should consult Wisconsin Statute 767.481. Recent changes to the statute affect cases commenced after April 5, 2018. If the court grants any periods of physical placement with a child to both parents and one parents […]
A parent involved in a case regarding relocation of a child more than 100 miles away from the other parent should consult Wisconsin Statute 767.481. Recent changes to the statute affect cases commenced after April 5, 2018. If the court grants any periods of physical placement with a child to both parents and one parents […]
Making the decision to end an unhealthy relationship is always difficult. Whether you are navigating a divorce, legal separation or a break-up, transitions out of a troubled relationship are periods of high stress, high emotion and risk. If your relationship was one with a power and control disparity, if there was domestic abuse in your […]
The most valuable asset of a military servicemember in a divorce is often military retired pay. Servicemembers often have two retirement options: military retirement (a pension) and the federal Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401k). The TSP is easily divided between spouses because there is a clear account balance. The division of the […]
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