Divorce can be one of the biggest events of your life. Recovering can take time, and you may be able to get financial help while you put the pieces back together. Divorce registers an impact score of 73 out of 100 when it comes to life events, with a higher rank...
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Alimony
Will alimony be a central focus in your divorce?
Numerous issues have changed the face of divorce in Wisconsin and across the country. In fact, many people are filing petitions at much older ages than what used to be the norm. Also, more women serve spouses with divorce papers nowadays than was typical in past...
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...
More men are getting spousal support
In the days of old, men in Wisconsin and the rest of the U.S. were too manly to accept alimony from their ex-spouse. They would not even ask. While, most still will not ask, more men are getting spousal support than ever before. MarketWatch notes that 45% of lawyers...
A cautionary tale for stay-at-home spouses
It is a common story in Wisconsin. After deciding to start a family, the spouse who makes less money decides to stay home and take care of the kids, while the spouse making more money becomes the sole breadwinner. At first, this works seamlessly. One parent focuses on...
Collecting alimony payments for post-2018 divorces
Alimony is one of the most controversial topics when it comes to divorce in Wisconsin. Some spouses feel bitter about paying spousal support, while others may feel awkward or guilty about asking for it. Some people may believe that homemakers and supporters are...
Infidelity and spousal support
In recent decades, infidelity has become increasingly common in marriages. When a spouse cheats, this often results in a divorce. However, many different questions may arise, both for the spouse who was cheated on and the one responsible for having an affair. This can...
Strategic ways to minimize the stress of paying alimony
When you first got married, divorcing your spouse was probably not something you anticipated and planned for. As such, coping with the challenges of separating from each other can often instill intense emotions and concerns about your future. At [nap_names...