Many Wisconsin marriages are in a constant state of turmoil. In fact, many couples have already filed for divorce this year. Most who have and are also parents consider their greatest priorities to be helping their children cope and avoiding legal stress that can...
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Month: October 2019
Collaborative divorce and your Door County vacation home
With miles of shoreline, beautiful forests and delicious restaurants, Door County is a vacationer’s dream. If you cannot resist the peninsula’s draw, you may own a vacation home in the area. Still, if your getaway is marital property, you must address its ownership...
Anticipating a child custody battle in a Wisconsin divorce?
Wisconsin parents definitely do not always agree when it comes to raising their children. It is common for families to include one parent who is more lenient with kids than the other, for instance. Such differences of opinion can lead to legal problems if a particular...
Audrina Partridge says co-parenting is toughest part of divorce
Swimsuit designer Audrina Partridge has reportedly re-entered the dating scene. As a now-divorced single mother, she recently shared thoughts on what she is seeking in a relationship and also what the most challenging parts of her own marital breakup have been. Many...
Use divorce as motivation to repair your credit
While not all divorces are acrimonious or heart-wrenching, you may need something to distract you from the emotional toll that often accompanies the end of a marriage. If your credit score is not as high as you would like, you may choose to direct your efforts toward...
Divorce and finances
Going through a divorce in Wisconsin can be financially devastating. Between attorney fees and paying for two households, the process can be draining. Post-divorce provides its own financial headaches if one spouse owes child and/or spousal support. However, making...
Spousal support may affect divorce negotiations
When breadwinner spouses in Wisconsin get divorced, they are often most concerned about spousal support. In fact, their financially dependent spouses worry about this too. Will they be eligible to receive it? And, if not, will they be able to make a living on their...