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January is often labeled “Divorce Month.” After spouses spend an extended amount of time in close quarters during the holiday season, clashing often occurs. Another reason why January often sees an uptick in initiations of the divorce process is the fact that many aim to start fresh during the new year. Due to a combination […]
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Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act–blog series #3
The first two blogs in this series addressed a request for a stay in a divorce, and a potential default judgment. This blog #3 will discuss how the civilian spouse can oppose a request for stay. A stay (or pause) in the case may cause serious problems for the spouse. Lack of child or spousal […]
Posted inChild custody, Divorce, Domestic violence, Paternity
Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
In the United States, more than 15 million children live in a home in which domestic violence has occurred.* If you are a parent and a domestic violence survivor who is considering a divorce, legal separation or paternity action, protecting a child from the effects of domestic violence in the home can be a significant […]
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The Impact of Domestic Violence on Legal Custody Orders in Wisconsin: Follow-Up
This blog entry will provide a more in-depth discussion about the ways domestic violence can impact legal custody determinations, in Wisconsin. When domestic violence is part of a relationship, making decisions together as parents can be impossible, and it stands to reason that a parent who has abused the other should not make major decisions […]
Posted inDivorce, Domestic violence, Paternity
Domestic Violence and Child Custody in Wisconsin
If you have children with an abusive partner and are contemplating divorce, legal separation or a paternity action, you probably have questions about whether a parent who was abusive to the other parent will still be able and allowed to make decisions for your children. This blog will clarify the ways in which Wisconsin family […]
Parenting Solutions for High-Conflict Parties
If you are in the midst of a divorce or legal separation in Wisconsin, you already know that emotions can run high and that the process can be quite stressful, for parents and for children. After the divorce or separation is final, there is typically a cooling-off period, during which the family settles into the […]
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Cost of living increases in military retired pay at divorce
The value of a military pension at the time of divorce does not necessarily establish the fixed amount of future military retired pay. Military servicemembers often receive annual cost of living increases (commonly called COLAs) on their retired pay. The reason for these increases is to ensure that the benefit amount keeps up with inflation. […]
Posted inDivorce, Domestic violence
Restraining Orders in Wisconsin
Making the decision to end an unhealthy relationship is always difficult. Whether you are navigating a divorce, legal separation or a break-up, transitions out of a troubled relationship are periods of high stress, high emotion and risk. If your relationship was one with a power and control disparity, if there was domestic abuse in your […]
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How do I value a business in a Wisconsin divorce?
What happens to a family business in a Wisconsin divorce? It is rare that both spouses play an active role in managing a family business. So, the spouse who works in or manages the business is usually awarded the business in the divorce. However, the business can be the most valuable asset owned by the spouses, […]
Posted inDivorce, Property division
Marital Property and Wisconsin Divorce
If you are in the midst of divorce or legal separation in Wisconsin, you have probably heard the phrase, “Wisconsin is a community property state.” This means that, by default, the Wisconsin Court will divide marital property equally between divorcing or separating spouses. Everything you and your spouse own is presumed to be owned by […]
