Child custody battles can be emotional and challenging for parents involved. Sometimes parents split custody, while in other cases, one parent has more time with the kids than the other one. In Wisconsin, several factors play a crucial role in determining which parent...
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Should you worry about custody or visitation in a divorce?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Nov 1, 2023 | Blog, Family Law
Child custody and visitation issues can be a major source of concern for parents undergoing divorce in Wisconsin. However, state law places a strong emphasis on the best interests of the child for custody and visitation arrangements. Often, this means maintaining a...
How does the court determine who keeps the house in a divorce?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Oct 6, 2023 | Family Law
When a married couple decides to part ways, one of the most significant questions that arise is who gets to keep the family home. This decision can be emotionally charged and financially complex. The decision of which spouse keeps the home ultimately falls under the...
Stay-at-home mothers and spousal support after divorce
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Aug 10, 2023 | Blog, Family Law
Stay-at-home moms perform an important and often unrecognized job, sacrificing a great deal for their families' sake. While many choose to take on this role, just as many find themselves forced into it by the rising cost of childcare and inflation. Becoming a...
Suggestions for creating a solid child custody arrangement
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Mar 15, 2023 | Blog, Family Law
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...
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....
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