The ideal infant visitation schedule will not be the same for all Wisconsin parents. It may even take some time for parents to figure out the solution that best meets their infant's needs. In any event, the parents must figure out how to balance both sides' rights...
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The potential benefits of a prenuptial agreement
Before your wedding takes place, it may be a good idea to discuss the possibility of creating a prenuptial agreement. A prenuptial agreement could protect your interest in a Wisconsin business or protect other assets that have been in your family for generations. This...
What happens to student loans when the marriage ends?
Wisconsin residents, like many others in the country, may be carrying a high level of student loan debt. When there is a divorce, there is often the question of who is responsible for paying back these loans. In Wisconsin, people who are getting divorced must account...
Being proactive to stay sane in a divorce
When a divorce is making its way through the Wisconsin courts, spouses may find themselves bearing a heavy emotional burden. This is magnified when the divorce is contentious and there is a legal battle. If a person is not careful, they could find themselves on the...
WISCONSIN’S NEW RELOCATION STATUTE
On April 3, 2018, the Wisconsin legislature passed 2017 Wisconsin Act 203. Act 203 repealed Wis. Stat. 767.481 (the removal statute) and completely replaces it under the same statute section number. The new relocation statute applies to all new paternity and divorce...
Trump Tax Law Impacts Divorcing Couples
On December 22,2017, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Job Acts, sweeping legislation that impacts the entire country in diverse ways. Under the law, the corporate tax rate is reduced from 35% to 21%. Although there remain seven income tax brackets, income...