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If you stayed home to raise the kids during your marriage, you may be thinking about returning to the workforce after your divorce concludes. Still, leaving your kids to start a new job may cause you to experience some emotional angst. While it may take time for the...
Co-parenting is hard enough when you're working close to your children and your ex-spouse. The current economic climate means that layoffs and job loss is a more constant reality. If you've lost your job, you may have much fewer options in the area where you currently...
If you are thinking about ending your marriage, you may be ready to file for divorce as soon as possible. Still, some financial factors may affect your divorce timeline. That is, from an economic standpoint, certain times may be better for pursuing divorce than...
As in other states, Wisconsin requires both parents to provide financial support when they do not live together. In general, the parent who spends fewer monthly overnights with the child will pay child support to the parent who has primary physical custody. Review...
If you consider your dog to be an integral part of your family, you are in good company. According to a recent study, 98% of dog owners treat their pets more like children than animals. In the eyes of the law, though, your dog is a piece of property. For divorce...
Wisconsin law requires judges to be equitable when dividing a divorcing couple’s marital estate. Your marital estate, of course, likely includes everything you and your husband or wife accumulated during your marriage. This includes real property, personal belongings,...
The end of the martial relationship between Milwaukee couples does not affect their relationship with their children. Parents continue to play an important role in their children’s lives and this can be challenging when the couple no longer lives together. Child...
Paternity, or legal fatherhood, gives the child's father the right to participate in the child's life. Establishing paternity with the state allows the child to receive financial support and other benefits. If you and your partner are not married but have a child...
There are many different reasons that marriages in Wisconsin end, but regardless of the reason the couple clearly does not want to be in a relationship any longer. While the relationship may end in divorce that certainly does not mean that the couple will be able to...
In the Wisconsin court system, CHIPS stands for children in need of protection and services. This is a legal request for court intervention for a minor involved in the juvenile justice system or otherwise at risk. These are the answers to the common questions parents...
