Even a relatively amicable divorce is never completely free of contention, but conflict is often exacerbated when valuable assets and considerable sums of money are at stake. High-income couples in Wisconsin face unique hurdles that require careful planning and expert...
Complex Family Law
Dividing a business in a Wisconsin divorce
Dividing marital assets in a Wisconsin divorce is often complex. When a business is involved, the process can become even more complicated. Wisconsin law requires that all marital property be divided equitably, or fairly. The law starts with the presumption that an...
How can you defend against a child custody modification request?
Even if your divorce has been finalized for a while, you can suddenly and unexpectedly find yourself on the defensive when your child’s other parent files a motion to modify custody. The stakes are high when this happens, as a modification could reduce the amount of...
Factors Wisconsin courts consider to determine child custody
Many couples who are getting divorce or separated have a hard time agreeing on child custody arrangements. Parents may want to spend as much time with their child as possible, even if that time is at the expense of the child’s other parent. How is custody determined...
The difference between custody and placement in Wisconsin
When parents in Wisconsin divorce it is only natural that they want to protect their parental rights as much as possible. While parents are encouraged to work out custody and placement together, sometimes this does not happen, and they will need to turn to the court...
How property division of a home is handled during divorce
There are typically a variety of different types of assets and property that need to be divided between the divorcing couple during the divorce process. One part of the property division is how the family home will be divided which makes it helpful for divorcing...
How are Assets Divided during Divorce?
One of the most common questions about divorce is how to divide assets. Under Wisconsin law, the presumption is that all marital property is to be divided equally between the spouses, but the court may consider a variety of factors and deviate from this presumption....
Tips for successfully negotiating a divorce settlement
There’s no doubt that a high-asset divorce can be an emotionally fraught process. After all, in many instances married individuals who have spent years or decades together are severing their relationship and starting anew. This can make it a challenging time, but...
Divorce and Social Security benefits from an ex-spouse
There are several myths and misunderstandings surrounding drawing Social Security benefits from an ex-spouse's earnings record after divorce. For example, some people may think that drawing these benefits will reduce the benefits that will be available to the...
What is the difference between Custody and Placement in Wisconsin?
Child custody and placement are terms that you have heard during a family law action. Parties use these two terms interchangeably. They do not recognize that the terms each address something distinctive. Most clients assume that child custody and placement are the...