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Whether contested or uncontested, divorce is one of the most emotional experiences you will ever face. The decision to end a marriage is not an easy one and often it is accompanied by anger, fear and resentment. The negative emotions associated with divorce are responsible for more than hurt feelings...

Do you know what your options are when it comes to divorce? The steps in divorce can vary by the type of relationship you have: is it amicable or collaborative, or is it tension-filled and contentious? Knowing your options is always good.

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Whether or not to end your marriage is one of the most important and difficult life decisions. While divorce is most often an emotional matter, keeping a level head and thinking analytically can actually help your perspective and create positive momentum.

Wisconsin presumes that a divorcing couple divides all property, besides gifts or inheritance, in as equal a fashion as possible. But what does equal mean when it comes to potential tax gains?

When making the decision to separate from your spouse and to pursue a divorce, one of the last things on your mind may be your estate plan. However, it is important to understand how ending your marriage impacts this part of your life as well.

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 anything will change.

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.

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 terrible and contentious situation.

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.