Divorce can bring difficult changes to family life, especially when young children depend on familiar routines and time with both parents. Parents may worry about school drop-offs, bedtime schedules and how to explain the separation to their children. Even when a...
You and your spouse both know the marriage is over, but the math does not work. Rent for a second place in Milwaukee, on top of your current mortgage, would leave almost nothing for groceries or savings. This middle ground can hold for a while with clear terms....
Navigating divorce while keeping up with work can feel like a second job. If you are a Wisconsin professional, you have worked hard to build your career. You may also want to keep your personal life from affecting your work. Divorce mediation can help you move forward...
Divorce is rarely simple, and when you are already dealing with emotional strain and major life changes, it can be tempting to try to handle everything on your own. But in Milwaukee, a judge may reject a do-it-yourself (DIY) divorce for a variety of reasons. Using an...
From the "Medical Mile" in Wauwatosa to downtown C-suites, high-stakes divorce decisions require low-profile solutions. Choosing an alternative resolution pathway such as mediation can shield sensitive assets and valuable business interests. If you are an executive or...
Deciding to pursue mediation is one thing. Finding the right mediator is another. In Wisconsin, mediators are not required to hold a formal license, which means the responsibility of evaluating a mediator's qualifications and approach falls largely on you. What...
Divorcing couples may picture mediation as being in a room with someone they cannot stand, which can make the process feel impossible. But mediation does not have to work that way. With shuttle mediation, each party stays in a separate room while the mediator moves...
You and your spouse might agree on several parts of your divorce but continue to disagree on others, and that does not necessarily mean mediation failed. In Wisconsin, you may put the matters you have settled into a partial marital settlement agreement while...
A couple may earn high salaries, own a valuable home and fund several investment accounts. Yet divorce can force that household to support two homes while also paying legal fees. If you and your spouse both earn substantial incomes, separation may expose a weakness...
Searching for answers about divorce mediation online feels like a smart first step. It is fast, free, and available at any hour. However, most online content does not reflect Wisconsin law or your specific circumstances. Following general online advice can seriously...