The divorce rate for individuals 50 and older has gone up in recent decades even as divorce rates overall have dropped. While any adult can have an IRA, older individuals in Wisconsin and throughout the country are more likely to have them. Therefore, it is important...
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Tracking a child’s schedule and expenses using an old calendar
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Jan 7, 2020 | Family Law
When parents in Wisconsin get a divorce, they need to come up with a good estimate of child-related expenses. This can be important in determining child support obligations. Unfortunately, people often forget about many of these expenses, particularly when trying to...
Research identifies hidden benefits of no-fault divorce
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Jan 2, 2020 | Family Law
Married people in Wisconsin may take advantage of no-fault divorce laws, which grant either spouse the ability to end a marriage. Although divorce typically represents a challenging time in people's lives, a data researcher at the U.S. Census Bureau has brought...
How to negotiate a prenuptial agreement
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Dec 24, 2019 | Family Law
There may be good reasons for a Wisconsin couple to create a prenuptial agreement. It can protect both of them financially in case of a divorce, but it is important that they both participate in its creation and that it is fair to both of them.One woman was given a...
How engaged couples can benefit from discussing prenups
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Dec 20, 2019 | Family Law
Finances may be the last thing that Wisconsin couples want to discuss after getting engaged. However, discussing financial matters will ensure that they are on the same page if issues arise during their marriage or in case of a divorce. A prenuptial agreement will...
Some post-divorce issues impact women more than men
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Dec 2, 2019 | Family Law
Many Wisconsin couples begin marriage with the concept that it's a 50-50 proposition. Most soon learn the give and take and perhaps seeming inequity in living together. Those who decide they would be better off apart and seek a divorce look to the laws of the state...
How a prenup can help people plan for the future
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Nov 25, 2019 | Family Law
Over the years, many people in Wisconsin have pushed aside the notion of a prenuptial agreement. They may think that prenups are solely a matter for extremely wealthy people or celebrities, or they consider that it is bad luck to plan for a divorce before a marriage....
Maintain sanity when co-parenting with a toxic person
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Nov 20, 2019 | Family Law
Some people are dealing with a difficult ex-spouse who brings unwanted drama, bad mouthing, manipulation and false accusations to the table every time discussions about the children need to take place. Wisconsin residents who are dealing with a toxic co-parent may be...
Making parenting easier from long distances
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Nov 13, 2019 | Family Law
It isn't uncommon for a parent to live or work in one city or state while their children live in another. However, parents who reside in Wisconsin or any other state may be able to take steps to stay in their children's lives regardless of the distance between them....
Divorce can change plans for retirement
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Nov 6, 2019 | Family Law
Divorce is an event that can impact every area of a person's life. It can be taxing in terms of mental energy, emotional turmoil and financial expenditures. For couples in Wisconsin who are considering divorce, one area to think about is the impact that divorce will...
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