Waukesha Family Legal Blog
What divorcing couples should watch for in a late-life divorce
Late-life divorces, sometimes referred to as grey divorces, can have additional challenges associated with them than other divorces. The current rate of late-life divorces is one in four which is up from one in 10 in the 1990s. Because of the increase of grey...
Would you find mediation a better option than litigation?
If you and your spouse are heading for divorce, neither of you may be thrilled about the prospect of a lengthy, expensive and very public court battle. Have you considered mediation? This is an option that has been growing in popularity, even among couples with...
How collaborative divorce helps couples through their divorce
Collaborative divorce is an important option for divorcing couples to consider to help them through their divorce process. Collaborative divorce is an alternative dispute resolution option that provides divorcing spouses with the opportunity to resolve their dispute...
Is legal separation an option in Wisconsin?
As is the case in many other states, residents of Wisconsin have the option to pursue what is called "legal separation" instead of a divorce. The most important difference between a legal separation and a divorce is that, legally speaking, the couple remains married...
More on the Acknowledgement of Paternity form
Previous posts on this blog have talked about how Wisconsin parents can use what is called an Acknowledgement of Paternity form in order for a dad to establish paternity over a child born when he was not legally married to the child's mother. This form can be a real...
Review of Wisconsin’s parental relocation statutes
Like other states, Wisconsin has rules that parents must follow if they are subject to a child custody order and they want to move. Specifically, if a parent has primary physical custody of her child, meaning the child lives with her most of the time, then she will...
Could social media hurt your divorce?
The marriage is over, and you want the world and, most importantly, your spouse to know you are not letting the situation get the best of you. The ink is barely dry on your divorce filing in Waukesha County. You go online daily and post updates, photos and videos to...
Options for resolving high conflict divorce situations
While it may be ideal to end a relationship without conflict, the reality is that many if not most divorces and other breakups will inevitably involve some arguments between the spouses. In fact, too often, the level of misunderstanding and miscommunication reaches...
How are younger Americans changing divorce?
Every generation is different than the one before. It is just a fact of life that changing times result in changes in the approach individuals have in life. When it comes to marriage and divorce, older generations were seemingly more liberal in their approach to...
Navigating your way through a divorce in Wisconsin
Although the common refrain is that about half of all marriages in America end in a divorce, no one starts off a relationship thinking that way. Marriages can become frayed in a number of ways, and each case is different. However, when you realize that your marriage...
