High-net worth divorce can change more than your relationship status. It can also affect your taxes, especially when you sell or transfer valuable property. If you live in Wisconsin, you may want to understand how both state and federal law treat these assets so you...
Divorce can be stressful and expensive, especially if it turns into a courtroom battle. In Wisconsin, collaborative divorce and mediation offer ways to settle matters more smoothly while keeping costs down. How collaborative divorce works? Collaborative divorce...
You might worry that divorce could ruin the mutual respect you and your spouse developed throughout your relationship. You may imagine hostile courtroom confrontations and ongoing disputes. However, the reality of ending a marriage isn't always as dramatic as what you...
Married couples who have children together often have more incentive than other spouses to try to make their relationships work. Sometimes, despite their best efforts, parents realize that the best option available may be to file for divorce. Occasionally, one parent...
Some family law attorneys refer to January as divorce month. Every year, lawyers tend to see a significant increase in the number of people seeking guidance on divorce immediately after the holidays. Researchers have found that divorce filings spike in March and...
Social media is a common fact of life for many people. They don’t think much about what they’re sharing or how it will be perceived. However, while that approach might be sufficient for many periods of a person’s life, it’s almost never appropriate when someone is...
For separated or divorced parents, co-parenting during the summer months can get complicated. Schedule changes, summer camps and vacation travel can lead to time-sharing struggles. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable summer for everyone involved, there are a few tips to...
Divorce is an emotionally charged process, and child custody is often the most contentious element of a couple’s challenges. Courts generally favor joint custody because it can allow each parent to play an active role in their children's lives. However, in rare...
Divorce is a challenging and emotionally charged process, and one aspect that often raises questions is whether it matters who files for divorce first. While the act of filing itself may not dictate the outcome, it can influence the proceedings in several ways....
Wisconsin custody orders contain numerous details established by a judge or agreed on by the parents subject to the order. Custody orders may include rules about both legal custody and physical placement. Once there is a final order approved by the courts, the parents...
