Family Law

Divorce can be an emotional time for all involved. However, neglecting to follow up on important issues can affect your finances once your marriage has ended. There are a few areas that are easy for people to overlook when trying to resolve disputes and figure out custody arrangements. Here are some things you should know… Continue reading Divorce and financial considerations

In recent years, it has become more common for individuals to attempt to hide their money by investing it in digital currencies, such as Bitcoin. Although Wisconsin law forbids a person from concealing assets in a divorce proceeding, it can be difficult to prove that a person is stashing money in a secret crypto wallet.… Continue reading Why spouses use crypto to hide their cash

As a general rule, the person who you marry is the person you are most likely to call your best friend. However, spending too much time together could cause problems that might ultimately be resolved by a Wisconsin judge. This is because it is impossible for your spouse to meet all of your needs and… Continue reading Time apart may help your marriage succeed

One of the most common challenges of getting divorced is dividing your assets between you and your spouse. You’ll need to consider shared bank accounts, credit cards and retirement accounts in addition to other property that you own in Wisconsin or another state. Most common assets to consider Real estate properties, income properties and vacation… Continue reading What assets do you need to consider in a divorce?

Regardless of your age, divorce is a stressful proposition. The process of your life completely changing is difficult for anyone to navigate. While everything changes, Wisconsin women who are of a more advanced age should consider creating a monthly housing cost estimate to give themselves a better position in the event their marriages end. The… Continue reading Planning ahead for monthly housing costs after divorce

If you’re going through a divorce in Wisconsin, you know that it doesn’t just take an emotional toll on your life. Filing for divorce can severely impact your finances to the point that you’re not sure how you can support yourself after the divorce is finalized. While it’s impossible to predict exactly how your finances… Continue reading How can divorce affect your finances?

While most divorcing couples in Wisconsin and other U.S. states hope to make the process as quick and painless as possible, sometimes, it’s just not that easy. When an ex is asking for more than his or her fair share of marital property or disagreements about child custody agreements come up, knowing how to handle… Continue reading Should you settle or go to trial if you’re divorcing?

After spending more time with your spouse while sheltering in place, you may have found that your marriage has become untenable. You are far from alone in your discovery, since divorce rates have risen since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Yet, you may wonder whether proceeding with a divorce right now makes sense. While it might,… Continue reading What are the challenges of divorcing during a pandemic?

In past decades, prenuptial agreements (or “prenups”) were stigmatized and treated like a bad omen. But in modern times, prenups have become more popular than ever. An increasing amount of millennials are signing prenups before they get married. With a prenup, people can protect their assets and avoid paying off their spouse’s debts in the… Continue reading Why are millennials in Wisconsin more likely to sign prenups?

Nearly half of all American marriages end in divorce. People in Wisconsin are well aware that the division of assets often is one of the most bothersome parts of the whole process. What some individuals may not understand is that getting divorced can have a big impact on businesses in which the parties involved run… Continue reading How divorce can impact businesses