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 […]
What happens to a family business in a Wisconsin divorce? It is rare that both spouses play an active role in managing a family business. So, the spouse who works in or manages the business is usually awarded the business in the divorce. However, the business can be the most valuable asset owned by the spouses, […]
Because military service members often relocate several times during their service, it can be difficult to choose the correct state to file a divorce. In Wisconsin, for example, a spouse must live in Wisconsin for six months, and in the county of filing for at 30 days, or Wisconsin does not have the authority to […]
If you are in the midst of divorce or legal separation in Wisconsin, you have probably heard the phrase, “Wisconsin is a community property state.” This means that, by default, the Wisconsin Court will divide marital property equally between divorcing or separating spouses. Everything you and your spouse own is presumed to be owned by […]
One of the most contested issues in any paternity case, separation, or divorce is child support. In order to determine what support payments should be made, if any, the court must first determine physical placement of the child. Placement refers to where the child will be residing. If a parent has less than 25% of […]
For those in the midst of the process, divorce or legal separation is, almost universally, a stressful and challenging time. During a divorce or legal separation, it is understandable to want to share experiences and feelings with friends and family members. You may turn to social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to vent […]
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