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...
If you and your spouse disagree on major issues, you may assume mediation is no longer an option. However, that is not always true. Many couples choose mediation because they need help settling difficult issues, not because they already agree on the outcome. Mediation...
Divorce and separation can raise new issues as children enter their teen years. Older children often have strong views about where they want to live and how they want to spend their time. School, sports, jobs and social activities can all shape those views. While...
Divorce does not always require two separate homes right away. In Wisconsin, some couples stay under the same roof while they work through mediation. This often happens when housing costs feel high or when creating two households is not practical in the short term....
While people may want to divorce as quickly as possible, the law limits their ability to do so. Some people contemplating divorce may have unrealistic expectations because they hear about cases from other states. There is no such thing as an overnight divorce or...
Mediation works best when both spouses come prepared to talk honestly about money. That can feel difficult when you suspect your spouse has moved cash, understated income, delayed a bonus or kept certain accounts out of the conversation. Those concerns do not always...