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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 […]
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Cost of living increases in military retired pay at divorce
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. […]
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Restraining Orders in Wisconsin
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 […]
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How do I value a business in a Wisconsin divorce?
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, […]
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Marital Property and Wisconsin Divorce
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 […]
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Social Media and Divorce
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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Valuation of Assets in Wisconsin Divorce and Legal Separation
As part of any Wisconsin divorce or legal separation process, there will be a need to divide marital property between you and your spouse. Whether you are seeking a divorce or a legal separation, there is a presumption in Wisconsin that all property acquired during the marriage should be divided equally between the parties, at […]
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US Supreme Court decision affects Wisconsin military divorce benefits.
Military retired pay is often the most substantial benefit accrued by a servicemember. It is natural, therefore, that the division of military retired pay at divorce is often a source of dispute. Your lawyer must fully understand the options and limitations of this and other military benefits in order to effectively represent you. Perhaps the most […]
Posted inChild custody, Child Support, Divorce, Paternity, Spousal support, Uncategorized
Discovery in Wisconsin Family Actions
If you are involved in a Wisconsin divorce, paternity action, or a dispute about legal custody, physical placement and support of a minor child, you have probably heard about the discovery process. A party to a Wisconsin family action, such as a divorce, may choose to undertake formal discovery, to find out more information about […]
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Legal Custody
Misconceptions exist, as to what legal custody of a child is and means. Many times, in a divorce or paternity proceeding, a parent will come into the divorce or paternity process asking for “full custody.” There is no such term, under Wisconsin law. Also surprising to parents at the outset of a divorce or paternity […]
