Wisconsin couples who have parted ways and have children will need to coordinate for custody and visitation. Often, the court will determine the schedule or make recommendations. In some instances, the parents will come to their own agreement. Understanding effective...
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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...
Six Month Waiting Period
Every so often, family law attorneys are asked a question about the six-month waiting period before one can re-marry. Usually, they want to know if there is any way to obtain a waiver of the waiting period. The short and long answer is no. Wis. Stat. 765.03 (2)...
New Guidance from the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Grandparent Visitation
Under a recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling, grandparents may find it more difficult for the courts to grant them visitation against the parents’ wishes. The United State Constitution recognizes fit parents’ fundamental right to raise their children as they deem...
A WARNING ON INITIAL CUSTODY AND PLACEMENT ORDERS
Are you currently going through a divorce or custody and placement action? If you are considering filing a stipulation with the Court regarding custody and placement but have reservations about the other parent’s ability to parent, you may want to reconsider. If 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 Act 203 repealed Wis.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...