Many people who are served divorce papers are surprised by the news that their spouse is unhappy in their marriage. Hundreds of thousands of couples get a divorce every year, and still, spouses assume it can never happen to them. No matter how surprised someone may be...
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How is child support calculated in Wisconsin?
When you are a parent facing divorce in Wisconsin, you probably have some concerns about what your finances will look like after you and your spouse split. You know child support payments can be expensive. But what will you have to pay each month? How does Wisconsin...
How business owners can protect themselves during a divorce
A divorce in Wisconsin doesn't just mean the end of a relationship. In some cases, it can also mean the end of a business. Here's how you can protect yourself during a divorce and keep your former spouse from intruding on your business. How can business owners protect...
Specialized financial assistance in high-value divorce
Divorces are never easy for any Wisconsin couple. Marriages that have lasted for a significant time or those where couples have collectively earned considerable incomes over a shorter period can still be complicated when marital property is being distributed. One of...
How Social Security benefits are split between ex-spouses
Before finalizing a divorce, Wisconsin residents should do their homework about how benefits are divided in an equitable distribution state. Though most marital assets must be split "fairly," there are exceptions for things like Social Security benefits, which are...
Why attorneys report prenups are on the rise
Couples in Wisconsin who are getting married may want to consider a prenuptial agreement. The American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers conducted a survey that found a significant rise in the number of couples asking for prenups. This is no longer a document...
How to arrive at a custody schedule
Perhaps the most important part of a Wisconsin divorce agreement is the custody schedule that the parents create. When there is a realistic schedule in place early on, it can reduce the risk that the two parents end up fighting in court. Accordingly, parents will need...
Talking to kids about divorce
Going through a divorce is never easy, but it is especially challenging when children are involved. Wisconsin couples may be wondering how to tell their young children that they plan to separate, or they may be looking for ways to help their children adjust to...
Juggling divorce with the demands of the workplace
Divorce can be one of the most stressful experiences that a person undergoes, and some people in Wisconsin may be worried about how it will affect their performance at work. Problems at work or even job loss will compound the stress of divorce, so it is important to...
What to expect in a gray divorce
When Wisconsin spouses divorce after the age of 50, there are financial considerations that come into play that were not present when they were younger. Instead of needing to make arrangements about children, the issues of a gray divorce are primarily financial since...