As parents, the most important thing to consider during your divorce is your children’s well-being. Children need routine and stability to thrive. Yet, divorce is the very antithesis of this. For a child, it can seem like you are destroying the very foundations of...
Year: 2021
Does your spouse give up their right to the home if they move out?
When your spouse stated that they wanted a divorce, you told them that you wanted them out of the house. They left, and now you have a question: Are they able to claim a house when they abandoned it to you? They moved out willingly, but that doesn’t mean that they...
What if I want to relocate? How will that impact child custody?
Sometimes, after a divorce, you are ready to make other changes in your life. Maybe you want to pursue a new career or a new job opportunity. Maybe you want to move closer to your parents or other family members, so they can help you care for your child. However, you...
How you can make custody transitions less stressful for your kids – and you
One of the most challenging aspects of co-parenting after separation or divorce is transitioning children between homes. Whether one parent has the kids the majority of the time and the other only has them on the weekends or the custody split is 50-50, how you and...
Can a minor child choose which parent they live with?
In cases where divorcing parents are unable to reach an amicable agreement regarding where a child will live after the split, Wisconsin family court judges can rule on the matter. The parents are then legally obligated to abide by this ruling. If they do not agree...
How can you minimize your children’s involvement in your divorce?
It is troubling to see the way that a conflict-ridden divorce can impact your children. Even if your divorce goes smoothly, there are many changes that might impact how your children feel about what’s going on. The good news is that there are options to help you...
Is your ex trying to take advantage of the family business?
When you’re going through a divorce and have a business that you share with your spouse, you have to be sure that you’re paying close attention to what’s happening with the company. There’s sometimes an issue that comes up, which is commonly known as sudden income...
Even after divorce, your children need routine
Your children’s lives are likely filled with routines. They wake up at the same time every day, get dressed, eat breakfast and go to school. They have classes in the same order, with the same teachers and friends. Then they come home or engage in after-school...
3 options for your family home during a divorce
You have a lot of things to consider as you and your spouse move toward divorce, but one of the biggest is what you’re going to do with the family home you bought together after getting married. Like many other couples, your home is the largest asset that you own, and...
Who gets the pets in a Wisconsin divorce?
You want to be fair to your spouse, and you know that they’ve bonded with your pets, but you were the one who brought them into your marriage. Your two dogs are elderly and have been with you since they were puppies. For the last 10 years, however, they’ve been a part...