Unemployment has reached a record low in Wisconsin. If your ex has been given a reprieve from or reduction in child support payments based on their employment status, it may be time to revisit their circumstances and modify your child support order accordingly. https://madison.com/wsj/business/wisconsin-unemployment-rate-ties-record-low-of-3/article_40bf9390-6a94-536d-b4c8-ad4366e41db2.html
Your child support modifications may not generate headlines, but they are important to pursue if there has been a material change in circumstances or your custody arrangement has been altered. https://www.eonline.com/news/1312716/bethenny-frankel-no-longer-has-to-pay-jason-hoppy-child-support…
Foregoing the advice of an experienced divorce lawyer could result in you being business partners with your ex. Source: https://www.inc.com/guides/2010/05/protecting-your-business-from-divorce.html
Are you spending the holidays without your children this year? Whether this is the first time or a predictable part of your co-parenting agreement, it can be rough. Here are some tips for surviving the holidays when you’re alone. Source: https://www.fastcompany.com/90697128/6-ways-to-survive-the-holidays-when-youre-alone
Being older doesn’t make it easy when your parents get a divorce. Source:
A mortgage can add a layer of difficulty to resolving the financial issues at play in your divorce. Source: https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/mortgages/articles/have-a-joint-mortgage-and-getting-divorced-this-is-your-best-move/
Wisconsin does not officially have “uncontested divorce” but being in agreement on the major issues in your divorce can still expedite the timeline. Source: https://www.divorcenet.com/resources/uncontested-divorce-wisconsin.html
A termination of rights permanently ends all ties between a parent and child. Understandably, the standard for a termination of parental rights is very high. The most common reasons for a termination are neglect, abandonment, abuse, and “failure to assume parental responsibility.” Source: https://wilawlibrary.gov/topics/familylaw/tpr.php
This reminds us: while you may choose a more traditional name than “Ye”, officially changing your name is something you may wish to do after your divorce. Whether you choose to match your children’s surname, revert to your maiden surname, or choose a brand-new surname, the choice is yours. Source: https://www.wpr.org/kanye-west-now-officially-ye-0
Wisconsin is a community property state. What does that mean? All assets and debts acquired during the marriage are joint property to be divided equally in divorce. Source: https://www.investopedia.com/splitting-property-after-a-common-law-marriage-5202062
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