Couple's split more than just their lives together during divorce. Depending on the marriage's length, couples share many valuables. Those can include a home, vehicles and other items. During the separation process, figuring out who owns what comes with many...
Study finds more women are happier than men after divorce
Divorce doesn't always have to be ugly. In fact, some women end up being more satisfied than when they were married. In a recent survey, researchers examined more than 2000 divorced adults in the United Kingdom. The results showed that 35% of women felt less stressed...
How to file taxes after a divorce
Getting a divorce will have several impacts on your taxes. The year after filing, you will need to make adjustments and account for any tax implications from your divorce. As you probably know, it is important that you file your taxes correctly to avoid penalties and...
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...
