Family Law Do’s and Don’ts

| Oct 22, 2021 | Family Law

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What Are the Do’s and Don’ts I Should Know?

In a family law conflict, there are specific things you need to know:

  • DO be aware that there are various ways to go about the process of a divorce or legal separation.
  • DO be aware that one attorney cannot represent both parties in a family law matter.
  • DO NOT alienate your children from the other parent.
  • DO NOT interfere with your spouse’s relationship with your children.
  • DO NOT discuss any aspect of your divorce, including the court proceedings and your spouse, with or in front of your children.
  • DO NOT allow anyone else to discuss the divorce, including the court proceedings and your spouse, with or in front of your children.
  • DO be aware that a legal action to end a marriage can be commenced in Wisconsin in the county of residence for either party after 30 days of residence in that county and six months of residence in this state.
  • DO maintain copies of all personal records and financial documents relating to property, income and debt.
  • DO be aware that anything you write whether email, text or on social media can be used against you in court.
  • DO be aware that, except in rare circumstances, parties cannot be divorced until 120 days have lapsed between service of the initial papers and the final divorce hearing.

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