The paperwork necessary to file for divorce in Wisconsin can seem overwhelming. Divorces roll out in steps, however, and the paperwork necessary for each step is much more manageable than many people assume. To help you make sure you have all the materials you need to start the process, we’ve put together this…
Under Wisconsin law, child support is ordinarily ordered to be paid until the child is: 1. legally emancipated (becomes self-supporting} 2. reaches the age of eighteen, or 3. graduates from high school whichever occurs later, but in no event after the child reaches the age of nineteen if the child is pursuing an…
Collaborative divorce is one of the newest methods of alternative dispute resolution, which has grown in popularity among couples over the past few years. What makes it so popular? In short, collaborative divorces are designed to avoid litigation and the aggressive confrontational tactics used in traditional divorces. Rather than butt heads with…
Divorce is stressful. Time commitments, paperwork, tension, expenses and lifestyle changes can make it an emotional and logistical nightmare. But just like virtually every other task we go through in life, there’s an app for that. While mobile apps usually aren’t the first thing people think of to help them get through an…
The decision to file for a divorce is rarely an easy one to make. Once you’ve decided to move forward, taking the first step can be a confusing ordeal. That’s why we’ve created a simple guide to help you initiate a divorce in Wisconsin. 1. Get the facts straight and surround yourself with…
In Wisconsin, alimony is officially referred to as spousal maintenance, but the concept is the same: payments made from one spouse to the other in order to lessen the financial hardship that can follow divorce. Mutual agreement or court decision? Many people assume alimony is always ordered by a court, however, this isn’t…
Divorces aren’t always the result of a gradual sense of disconnection shared by both people in the marriage. Many times, separations are very abrupt––triggered by dramatic events, or harmful revelations that finally come to light. Regardless of your situation, it’s extremely important to resist letting your emotions get in the way of rational thinking…