You have finally been offered your dream job. This is a fantastic opportunity. The only trouble is the position will require you to move out of Wisconsin. For divorced parents, this situation can pose a serious problem. You are the custodial parent and have a set...
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Pros and cons of co-parenting apps
If you are co-parenting, there are numerous apps that you may be considering to make your situation more manageable. However, keep a few things in mind about these apps. Pros of parenting apps Co-parenting apps can help parents communicate effectively and navigate...
Why should you establish legal paternity for your child?
Whether you’re a mother or a father, you should care about establishing legal paternity for your child. It’s not automatic for unmarried fathers to have legal rights and responsibilities over their kids. You need to take action. Is it only about child support? Not at...
How to avoid co-parenting conflicts
You and your ex may have agreed to co-parent, but that does not mean that you won’t face any problems during the process. After all, you got divorced for a reason, and the issues you had as a married couple can come back to the surface if you share legal and physical...
What If A Parent Needs To Move?
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...
How does child support work in Wisconsin?
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...
Tips to make joint custody work for everyone
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...
Tips on how to make co-parenting work after a divorce
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...
How underemployment may affect child support obligations
Sometimes, finding gainful employment is challenging. Even if a person has a decent combination of education, skills and experience, he or she may spend months looking for a job. Eventually, the position the individual accepts may offer either part-time employment or...
Child custody and support issues that many Wisconsin parents face
Filing for divorce is often one of the most serious decisions a Wisconsin parent makes in life. Whether you have one or several children, you likely never imagined you'd one day be filing a petition in court to end your marriage. In such situations, it is not uncommon...