Waukesha Family Legal Blog
3 status updates to avoid during divorce
Many couples document their every move on social media. Lavish status updates and photo filters can make any modern marriage seem like a flawless fantasy tale. However, if that same couple decides to divorce, they should watch what they post online. Anything either...
Why is gray divorce on the rise?
You may have heard that gray divorce has been on the rise over the last few decades. This term has come to generally mean any late-in-life divorce, perhaps by those nearing retirement age. But do you know why this is happening more often? Let’s take a look at some of...
Four good reasons to avoid a contentious divorce
When couples divorce, all of the buried frustrations and resentments they harbored over the years toward each other can surface. There’s less reason than ever to hold back on what you’re thinking, so it’s really tempting to let all your disdain or anger show. Don’t do...
How do you divide the college expenses for your kids in a divorce?
Just as in other states, parents in Wisconsin have a legal obligation to support their children until they become adults. Unlike some other states, however, Wisconsin terminates that parent’s obligation when the child turns 18 years of age (or 19, but only if the...
Sickness is a leading cause of divorce
When you hear about the leading causes for divorce, you likely hear about things like financial disagreements or infidelity. Certainly, these things do cause a lot of divorces, but it’s also important to know that illness and sickness can lead to a marital split --...
What do I do if my ex won’t obey the child placement order?
After a divorce or child custody proceeding in Wisconsin, you should have an order for child custody and for physical placement. Custody refers to your legal right to make decisions on behalf of the child, such as over medical, educational and religious issues....
Divorces are different when children are involved
When you have children with someone, you’re effectively attached to that person while the children are still minors. Just because you go through a divorce doesn’t mean that you can leave them completely alone. You’ll still have to communicate with each other because...
How does property get divided in a Wisconsin divorce?
Wisconsin is among the minority of states that use the “community property” rule when it comes to marital assets and debts. Basically, everything you and your spouse earned, acquired, invested or bought after your marriage gets divided in half when you divorce. Sounds...
A collaborative divorce may not work for all couples
The family law attorneys in our practice are big advocates of collaborative divorces. We have seen how this type of divorce brings many benefits to each spouse. It can reduce the anxiety associated with the end of a marriage and it can help couples resolve contentious...
Custody vs. placement: What they mean for each parent
People often use the term “child custody” as a catch-all. In reality, custody has a very specific meaning, and it doesn’t have anything to do with which parent the child is primarily living with. Here’s a quick overview of the differences between custody and...
