Creating a Successful Co-parenting Routine
For many parents, life after divorce involves having to quickly adjust from being legal adversaries to co-parenting their kids. This can be challenging, especially when there is residual tension from the divorce. The good news is that there are things you can do that may make it easier to work with your ex. By creating […]
Understanding the Right of First Refusal
When parents of minor children divorce, one of the most important and complex issues they will face is deciding how to divide placement time. Figuring out a schedule often requires them to strike a careful balance between wanting to be with their kids and doing what’s best for them. Parents often have to accept seeing […]
How Do I Tell My Spouse I Want a Divorce?
Living with the knowledge that you want a divorce when you have not talked to your spouse can make every interaction with them feel like a lie. Carrying the weight of this unspoken thought can be so burdensome that it negatively impacts almost every aspect of your life. As much as you want to be […]
Lessons from the Bill and Melinda Gates Divorce
In early May, Bill and Melinda Gates announced that they were getting divorced. The billionaire couple has been married for 27 years, has three adult children, and operates the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. According to reports, plans for the split have been underway since 2019. The public announcement marks the beginning of the next stage […]
5 Ways to Financially Recover After Divorce
Divorce can be one of the most financially impactful experiences a person can have during their lifetime. Leaving a marriage can be fiscally devastating. Even if you don’t feel devastated, you will probably have to adjust to a new fiscal reality after your case is final. Getting back on your feet and acclimated to your […]
Considering Divorce Without an Attorney? Here are Five Situations Where You May Want to Reconsider Going it Alone
1. Your Ex Asks You to Sign Divorce Documents 2. Your Ex Has an Attorney, and You Don’t 3. You Disagree on Custody and Placement 4. You Need Immediate Orders While the Case is Pending 5. You Have Reached an Impasse and Can’t Move Forward Consult with an Experienced Wisconsin […]
What to Expect When You are Newly Separated
Separation Can be Intensely Emotional Some Friends and Family May Not Move on With You Your Kids May Act Out More You May be Overwhelmed for Awhile Contact an Experienced Wisconsin Family Law Attorney
What is a Marital Settlement Agreement?
When you are going through a divorce, you may suddenly be introduced to unfamiliar legal terms and documents. In Wisconsin, one instrument that is commonly used in divorce litigation is the Marital Settlement Agreement. If you have not heard of this device, you will want to know: What is a Marital Settlement Agreement? When a […]
Issues That Can Interfere with a Successful Divorce Mediation
The Wrong Mentality Being Inflexible Not Being Able to See the Big Picture Lack of Preparation Selecting the Wrong Mediator Contact an Experienced Wisconsin Family Law Attorney
How to Manage Your Divorce Guilt
Divorce can be one of the most life-altering events a person will ever experience. Often, when people look back at this time in their lives, they will see themselves as two people—the person they were before the divorce and the person they became afterward. Emotions can run high both during and after the case, and […]