Even happy and cooperative couples have difficulties making decisions about child-rearing. When a couple decides to split, creating an agreeable custody plan may seem impossible. When both parents keep the children's interests in mind and think practically, they may...
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What are the complications associated with gray divorce?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Jan 17, 2023 | Divorce, Family Law
Divorce is one of life's most difficult challenges, regardless of how old you are when it happens. When people think about divorce, they tend to think of younger couples rather than those who may have lived most of their lives together. Nowadays, more people are...
Do you have to pay child support if you have 50-50 placement?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Dec 30, 2022 | Family Law
Child custody, placement and support are important concerns for divorcing parents. A common misconception is that parents with 50-50 custody do not have to pay child support. However, courts generally base child support on the often conflated placement instead of...
Preparing for child support payments in Wisconsin
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Dec 8, 2022 | Divorce, Family Law
If you find yourself working through divorce as a parent, you need to focus on a myriad of issues. Setting aside custody, the distribution of property and other divorce-related hurdles, you could have a lot of stress and uncertainty surrounding child support. If you...
How do you modify a custody agreement in Wisconsin?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Nov 14, 2022 | Family Law
Child custody agreements are a standard part of the divorce process for parents of minor children. When the court imposes a custody order, it expects family circumstances to change over time. Common reasons to file for modification Both custodial and non-custodial...
Divorce and child support guidelines in Wisconsin
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Oct 21, 2022 | Divorce, Family Law
If you are working your way through a divorce as a parent, it is very important to take a close look at various legal issues. In addition to child custody and pursuing an outcome that serves the best interests of your child, you should also review child support....
Are there legal consequences for hiding assets?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Oct 10, 2022 | Divorce, Family Law
If you are going through a divorce, you may be thankful to know that both spouses have an equal ownership interest in marital assets. According to Wisconsin law, while there are exceptions, you and your spouse should end up with a roughly equal share of everything you...
Is that a red flag for hidden assets?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Sep 23, 2022 | Family Law
People hide assets during divorce for any number of reasons, ranging from financial insecurity to plain pettiness. It is important to understand the red flags that might indicate that a spouse is attempting to hide assets in order to act quickly in the event that this...
Restraining orders as weapons in child custody battles
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Sep 15, 2022 | Family Law
Divorce can be emotionally grueling, even when spouses agree to remain amicable. Unfortunately, an acrimonious divorce can exacerbate the stress you and your children experience, especially when your spouse attempts to undermine you as a parent. You may face...
What shouldn’t you include in your prenuptial agreement?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Aug 31, 2022 | Divorce, Family Law
A prenuptial agreement protects you if your marriage ends in divorce. It helps establish certain terms for the end of your marriage, making dissolution faster and less contentious. However, your prenuptial agreement will not benefit you if it won’t hold up in court....
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