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If you are getting married, you will benefit from a prenuptial agreement. There are numerous reasons why this is the case. Getting married involves a contract. However, that specific contract does not aid in planning for what will happen if your partnership is dissolved. Here are three basic reasons why everyone needs a prenuptial agreement. […]
Dividing Benefits in a Federal Employee Divorce
When dividing federal benefits in divorce, there are two retirement accounts federal employees are eligible for. The first account is the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS). Under FERS, employees are eligible for benefits from the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Read more about the Federal Employees Retirement System and how it functions here. If you are […]
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Financial Disclosure in a Wisconsin Divorce
In a Wisconsin divorce, each spouse is required to issue a financial disclosure statement, which identifies all assets at hand. The list of assets Wisconsin couples are required to disclose include, but are not limited to, “real estate savings accounts, stocks and bonds, mortgages and notes, life insurance” and “retirement interests”. You can view more […]
Prenuptial Agreement vs. Postnuptial Agreement
What is the difference between a prenuptial agreement and postnuptial agreement? The two are almost identical. A prenuptial agreement is made before you get married, while a postnuptial agreement is made after you get married. Both are agreements that determine how financial assets would be divided in the event of a divorce. There is no […]
How To Protect Yourself From an Abusive Spouse Amid Divorce
If you are seeking divorce from an abusive spouse, it is crucial to be aware of steps you can take in order to protect yourself. Sometimes, even if your spouse has never exhibited aggressive behavior, a divorce could cause them to snap. From guarding important documents to obtaining the guidance of a family law attorney, […]
Reason for Uptick in Divorce Rates Each January
January is often labeled “Divorce Month.” After spouses spend an extended amount of time in close quarters during the holiday season, clashing often occurs. Another reason why January often sees an uptick in initiations of the divorce process is the fact that many aim to start fresh during the new year. Due to a combination […]
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Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act–blog series #3
The first two blogs in this series addressed a request for a stay in a divorce, and a potential default judgment. This blog #3 will discuss how the civilian spouse can oppose a request for stay. A stay (or pause) in the case may cause serious problems for the spouse. Lack of child or spousal […]
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Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
In the United States, more than 15 million children live in a home in which domestic violence has occurred.* If you are a parent and a domestic violence survivor who is considering a divorce, legal separation or paternity action, protecting a child from the effects of domestic violence in the home can be a significant […]
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The Impact of Domestic Violence on Legal Custody Orders in Wisconsin: Follow-Up
This blog entry will provide a more in-depth discussion about the ways domestic violence can impact legal custody determinations, in Wisconsin. When domestic violence is part of a relationship, making decisions together as parents can be impossible, and it stands to reason that a parent who has abused the other should not make major decisions […]
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Domestic Violence and Child Custody in Wisconsin
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 […]
