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...
Joint custody is a highly acclaimed option for parents going through divorce. Though the benefits are well documented in studies spanning years, this does not mean everyone will reap the benefits equally. In fact, there are some people who joint custody may not work...
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....
Few things can interfere with your immediate future more than operating a vehicle while impaired. After all, an OWI conviction can lead to significant legal and life penalties, such as losing your driving privileges. Eventually, though, you may be able to regain them...
When you and your spouse started your business, you never dreamed that your marriage would end this way — and now you’re concerned about the company’s future. Does divorcing always mean that the family business has to be dissolved or that one party has to buy out the...
Probation is a sentencing option that allows offenders to remain under the eyes of law enforcement while living in the community. Courts may offer probation as a condition of early release from incarceration or in lew of jail time for minor crimes and first-time...
If you are going through a divorce, you may be devoting much of your emotional and mental energy to divorce-related tasks. While it certainly is important to address property division, child support and other matters, you do not want to overlook your mental health....
