When parents in Wisconsin begin the divorce process, they are likely to face the challenge of fighting for sole custody of their children. It is during this time that the courts will ask each parent to present proof that they are the best parent for the child, known...
The Christmas holidays are fast approaching and with them, the dawning of a new year. It’s also the time of year when some Wisconsin couples make the difficult decision to file for divorce. The start of a new year has a definite impact on couples deciding to move on...
A local newspaper has recently revealed that a Wisconsin lawmaker was charged with an OWI in 2018. This was technically his second OWI offense, but since the first OWI happened over a decade ago, the 2018 charge was treated as a first offense. In the state of...
For whatever reasons some couples’ marriages ultimately come to an end. Over the last decade, the divorce rate in Wisconsin -- as in the rest of the country -- has continued to decline, but many people still end their marriages and do so without really considering...
Many individuals considering marriage worry that the assets they’ve accumulated as a single person will be blended and ultimately lost if divorce becomes a reality. Marital contracts such as prenuptial agreements exist to clarify assets brought into the union. But...
There is irony is the fact that a lack of communication is one of the leading factors in the breakdown of a marriage. Yet, when one spouse is consumed by the feeling that divorce is the only way moving forward, the thought needs to be communicated delicately and...
After someone petitioned for a restraining order against you, your mind likely turned to the restrictions you could face. No matter whether you committed the acts you were accused of, the order could upend your routines and relationships. The possibility of these...
Divorced parents often have to find a new way of navigating parenting in a new reality. Divorce can be difficult on everyone, especially children who need to know their parents still love and care for them. Each parent’s parenting style can be unique, but divorced...
In Wisconsin and around the country, the discovery process begins in divorce cases soon after one or both of the spouses involved file the initial petition. During discovery, divorcing spouses share information and documents dealing with their personal and financial...
When an individual feels for his or her safety in a domestic situation, options exist to help one feel better protected. Wisconsin residents who fear that their physical safety may be at risk can apply for restraining orders. These orders can be issued to anyone who...
