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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
