Wisconsin is one of several states that does not require the claim of wrongdoing to petition the Court for a divorce. Come your final divorce hearing, the court need only establish that both you and your partner agree that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” At the onset of filing, the Courts do not view the […]
The divorce process can be a contested litigation battle, but that does not need to be the case. To help you (and your ex-partner) maintain reasonable expectations for each other throughout the divorce, here are some potentially beneficial pointers for what is to come: Do not make frivolous purchases after the divorce is filed. Most […]
Why Joint Appraisals, Evaluations or Occupational Examinations may benefit you? Upon the filing for a divorce, there are various assets with unknown values to be had between the two of you. As lawyers, we are only licensed to advise you through your divorce in consideration of the benefits and risks of your position for […]
Whether it be the family cat, dog, farm animal or some other fur baby, in the face of a divorce, it is currently impossible to duplicate and divide one animal to have an “equal” division of property. In the eyes of the courts, they are essentially deemed in the same respect as any other miscellaneous […]
There are a couple notable differences between the two, though procedurally, the process of obtaining each is almost identical. Most notably, couples who get a legal separation, rather than a divorce, are not divorced! Still, through the legal separation process, assets and debts will be divided, and an order regarding ongoing finances will be made. […]
Have you heard the modern term “DINKWAD?” It is an acronym for double income, no kids, with a dog. DINKWADs can get divorced too, and in fact it is not uncommon.
Arranging child custody during a divorce is complex, and relocation only complicates it. Find out why here. https://www.verywellfamily.com/child-custody-relocation-rules-2997618
Divorce may seem very common, but it is not as common as you think. In fact, the rate is only 2.3 per 1,000 population. Of course, that number would be zero in a perfect world, but we are human. Click here to learn more statistics on divorce.
Has divorce been tough on your family this summer? Plan something fun for your family this labor day weekend to lighten the mood! Click the link below to see what is happening here in Madison over the last holiday weekend of summer 2022. So get out there and start a new tradition for your family. […]
A tough time in your marriage does not have to result in divorce. First, ask yourself the five questions in the link below. They may cause you to change your perception of the situation. https://www.getlasting.com/unhappy-marriage
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