As the New Year approaches, many people consider the changes that they want to make once January arrives. While some of these changes may be small improvements to a person’s life, some people choose to start the New Year by ending an old marriage and moving toward a...
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Are stay-at-home parents entitled to alimony?
entitled to alimony? Once they start having kids, many families decide for one spouse to stay at home with the children while the other spouse earns income for the family. The spouse who stays at home has traditionally been the woman, but it can be either partner if...
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...
3 ways to establish legal paternity in Wisconsin
Dad, father, papa, pop — so many names for the person who helps bring a child to life. Although you may have fathered a child, if you did not marry the mother, the state of Wisconsin may not recognize you as the child’s legal parent. What can you do to prove you are...
How to establish paternity in Wisconsin
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...
What Wisconsin families should know about CHIPS
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...
Five ways to adopt a child in Wisconsin
Adopting a child is a wonderful way to grow a family, and older adults in the Milwaukee area who wish to become parents often decide that adoption is the best way for them to give a child in need a home. The following are five types of adoption Wisconsinites may...