How Can I Establish Paternity in Wisconsin?
When a child is born outside of marriage, it is often necessary to take action to name someone as the legal father. If you are involved in a situation where a child’s paternity is at issue, you may be wondering: How can I establish paternity in Wisconsin? How to Establish Paternity in Wisconsin There are […]
My Partner and I Never Married. Can Our Property be Divided?
When an unmarried couple lives together, they often share their assets and liabilities. This may include keeping joint bank accounts, owning property, and assuming debts. If the relationship ends, it can raise ownership questions for both partners. Someone in this situation may be wondering: My partner and I never married. Can our property be divided? […]
My spouse is represented. Do I need a lawyer too? (not necessarily)
After the idea of divorce is introduced, you and your spouse may go from being an aligned couple to having competing interests. As such, one or both of you may decide to hire a divorce attorney. If your ex has counsel and you don’t, you may be thinking: My spouse is represented. Do I need […]
How do I co-parent with someone who has a different parenting style?
It can take time to get used to co-parenting after divorce, especially if you and your ex had very different parenting roles during your marriage. Often, parents making this adjustment develop their own distinct ways of managing their responsibilities. When one’s parenting methods conflict with the other’s, it can lead to disputes. If you and […]
What is a Wisconsin De Novo Review?
When someone files a Wisconsin family law case, they often expect to have the matter heard by a circuit court judge. However, some or all of their case may be heard by a circuit court commissioner. Under Wisconsin law, circuit court commissioners have the authority to issue decisions on various family law case issues. If […]
My spouse is an alcoholic/addict: can we still have a low-conflict divorce?
Reaching the point when you are ready to divorce someone who is addicted to alcohol or drugs can be a long and painful process. Spending months or years trying to support and help your partner through addiction can be exhausting. When someone isn’t willing to change their self-destructive behavior, it’s often more than a marriage […]
What is the right of first refusal and do I want that in my Wisconsin divorce agreement?
When you share legal custody and the physical placement of your kids, there can be unexpected issues. One situation that may come up for you and your ex is having a third party watch your children. As a parent, you may want something called the right of first refusal when it comes to your children’s […]
What do I Need to Know Before Initiating My Wisconsin Divorce
Logically, you know that filing for divorce is going to alter your relationship with your spouse and your life. However, once the case begins, both may change in expected and unexpected ways. If you are considering filing for divorce, you will want to know: What do I need to know before initiating my Wisconsin divorce? […]
Why Do I Need an Attorney for My Wisconsin Divorce?
You may have met someone who claims that they successfully represented themselves in their divorce case and prepared all of the necessary documents without the assistance of an attorney. The part you seldom hear about is what happens to their lives later after their DIY divorce is final. If you are trying to decide whether […]
Low Conflict Divorce: Don’t Fight Over the Pets
During a divorce, you and your ex will have to decide how to divide your shared assets and property. One matter that may come up during the process is pet ownership. Although most pet owners don’t think of their animals as possessions, they can be treated that way during a Wisconsin divorce. Pet owners can […]