Ways to Work with Your Kids’ School to Provide Support During and After Divorce
When parents decide to divorce, one issue that can come up is how to approach the children’s school about what is happening at home. It’s important to recognize that your children are going to be dealing with the effects of your divorce now and for years to come. While this is happening, their school will […]
Divorce During Middle Age
The exact point when someone is considered middle-aged varies according to whom you ask. Some sources say middle age begins at 45 while others say it’s 55. When someone is in this age range and going through a divorce, they may be ending a long-term marriage, raising kids, putting adult children through college, coping with […]
How are military benefits divided in divorce?
Wisconsin military divorces involve many of the same issues as non-military cases. The couple must divide their assets according to Wisconsin community property law. However, special rules apply when dividing certain military benefits. Here is some information about how military benefits are divided in a divorce in Wisconsin: Military Pension Benefits Military pension benefits are […]
Sharing Custody and Placement in Different Countries under a Wisconsin Order
Sharing custody and placement can be complicated under any circumstances, but when parents live in different countries, these matters are far from routine. When decisions about these issues have been made in a Wisconsin court and will be carried out across an international border, there can be challenges. Here are some considerations about sharing custody […]
Domestic partnership in Wisconsin: does it still exist?
In 2015, the United States Supreme Court made history when it issued its landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, ruling that same-sex couples are guaranteed the fundamental right to marry by the Due Process Clause and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. In 2009, long before Obergefell v. Hodges, Wisconsin lawmakers passed legislation […]
Relocating with my Child After a Wisconsin Divorce
Before your divorce, moving to a new town or state with your kids was a mere matter of working out the details with your partner. Now that you are no longer married and you and your ex have shared custody and placement rights, changing your residence is going to be much more complicated. However, life […]
What is A Special Master/Referee with Impasse Authority and Why Does it Matter with Wisconsin Child Custody?
Under Wisconsin law, a court may appoint a third party to make specific decisions when parents can’t agree regarding child custody matters. The decision-maker, known as a special master or referee, can streamline the process and help when parents are at a standoff about certain critical choices. When the special master/referee also has impasse authority, […]
The Wisconsin Family Law Guardian Ad Litem
In a Wisconsin divorce, when child placement and custody are contested, and parents cannot reach an agreement on their own, the court must appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL) to the case. The court can also appoint a GAL to assist anytime it believes there is reason to be concerned for a child’s well-being. This […]
Changing Spousal Maintenance Amounts in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, a court may order that one partner pay the other alimony, or spousal maintenance, for a specified period following divorce. Generally, these payments are intended to help establish financial equity between the parties. In some rare cases, the maintenance payments can be permanent. More often, the support term is structured to give the […]
The Basics of Paternity Law in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, paternity law refers to the different statutes that relate to establishing a man’s legal relationship with his child. While the parent-child connection may seem self-evident, showing that you are a child’s legally recognized father can be complicated if you are unfamiliar with the available mechanisms and processes. Wisconsin Presumed Paternity In Wisconsin, a […]
