Going through a divorce can be incredibly difficult both mentally and emotionally. It's easy to throw up your hands and let your ex take everything that he or she wants in order to end the process quickly. However, there are some steps that you should take to get the...
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Divorce filings rise at the beginning of the year
On behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Jan 17, 2021 | Divorce
Wisconsin couples who have made the decision to end their marriage at the beginning of the year are not alone. In fact, divorce filings rise in January of each year, resulting in lawyers calling it "divorce month." What is it about the new year? There are many reasons...
Are postnups legally binding?
On behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Jan 14, 2021 | Divorce
Signing a prenuptial agreement before you get married is the best way to protect your assets in Wisconsin. If you don't sign an agreement before you get married, you can sign a postnuptial agreement during your marriage. However, you might run into a few legal...
Are retirement accounts divisible in divorce?
On behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Jan 12, 2021 | Divorce
When couples get divorced, they often come into the divorce with retirement accounts. One or both spouses may have accounts that are in their individual names. Wisconsin law determines how retirement accounts are divisible in divorce. Can a spouse claim a retirement...
How a spouse’s addiction may affect the divorce process
On behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Jan 6, 2021 | Divorce
If one person in a marriage in Wisconsin has a substance abuse problem, this could lead to divorce. The complications it can cause in the marriage are often felt throughout the divorce process as well. Legal and financial repercussions in marriage If you married...
How Will Divorce Affect Your Retirement?
On behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Dec 17, 2020 | Divorce
You’ve spent most of your adult life diligently saving for retirement. Now your marriage is ending and you may be wondering if your spouse is entitled to half of your retirement accounts along with half of your other assets. This can be a complicated question to...
Is a lump sum alimony payment better after divorce?
On behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Dec 3, 2020 | Divorce
The end of a marriage can impact many facets of life and one of those is finances. It is crucial that Wisconsin residents who are facing divorce protect their financial interests. The spouse who earns less income may be able to claim alimony (also known as spousal...
What the “better parent standard” means for a child custody case
On behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Nov 30, 2020 | Divorce
When parents in Wisconsin begin the divorce process, they are likely to face the challenge of fighting for sole custody of their children. It is during this time that the courts will ask each parent to present proof that they are the best parent for the child, known...
Filings for divorce rise in January
On behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Nov 24, 2020 | Divorce
The Christmas holidays are fast approaching and with them, the dawning of a new year. It’s also the time of year when some Wisconsin couples make the difficult decision to file for divorce. The start of a new year has a definite impact on couples deciding to move on...
Family law: Avoiding financial disaster during divorce
On behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Nov 10, 2020 | Divorce
For whatever reasons some couples’ marriages ultimately come to an end. Over the last decade, the divorce rate in Wisconsin -- as in the rest of the country -- has continued to decline, but many people still end their marriages and do so without really considering...
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