Waukesha Family Legal Blog
Divorcing late in life? Get the right support for your case
You’re getting older, and you’ve been happy with your life so far. Unfortunately, as you and your spouse have aged, you’ve grown apart. You’d love it if you could be happy together, but after marriage counseling and other steps, you’ve realized that it’s unlikely that...
Be compassionate when telling your spouse you want a divorce
Even if you are the one asking for it, divorce is a tough subject. If your spouse probably does not want to split up -- or even if they do -- bringing up divorce can be hard. To make it go smoothly, it is important to be compassionate when you break the news. This is...
An amicable divorce should be your goal: Save money and time
If you and your spouse aren’t getting along, you may wonder how you can get through a divorce amicably. The reality is that many people do go through divorces without the kind of negativity that you might see on television or hear about from someone who went through a...
Communication with your ex: Phone or email?
A collaborative divorce means that you and the person who will soon be your ex need to know how to communicate. You need to be able to work together. Without this spirit of cooperation, this type of divorce simply doesn’t work. So, when communicating, how should you...
How your conflict style can affect your divorce
Communication is one of the most important elements in any relationship. When it breaks down, often so does the relationship itself, in part because conflict resolution becomes more difficult. A major cause of many divorces is a couple’s inability to effectively...
