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...
Family Law
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...