Whether you have spent years investing in a 401(k) or will receive a pension when you retire, financial stability in your later years may depend on your retirement benefits. If you and your spouse decide to part ways, your divorce will likely impact your retirement...
Divorce can impact our emotional health. It is important to know that this is true not just for the adults who are going through a divorce, but also for our children. We have tools that can help better ensure a smooth and healthy transition to post-divorce life for...
Finalizing a divorce can be emotionally taxing. As the process nears completion you anticipate the finality and are met with a gamut of emotions. Once the martial agreement is signed and everything is ready to be filed with the court, you would expect smooth sailing...
When couples are married for a long time, they may become complacent in their relationship and unaware of the warning signs that something may be wrong. After spending years or decades together, it can be easy to overlook the signals that something is wrong in your...
Navigating divorce with children is challenging. You and your spouse are ready to part ways, but when you have children, it means you will still need to work together. Regardless of the origin of the circumstances of your divorce, figuring out how you will parent your...
There are many different issues that a spouse needs to overcome during a divorce. Child custody agreements and support/alimony negotiations can be challenging, but property division is notorious for being a major problem for spouses to work through. There is a lot...
Your divorce proceedings have come and gone, and you have been dutifully sending your ex-spouse their support payments in conformity with your divorce decree. In Wisconsin, spousal support is called “maintenance.” These payments are for a fixed amount, and they’re...
If your divorce recently was finalized, you might be ready for a fresh start. If you sold the marital home, you may be looking for a new place to live. If you were a stay-at-home parent, you might need a new job. Yet if you decide to relocate, that can impact your...
It’s estimated that more than nine out of every 10 divorces are settled out of court as most couples want to avoid a long, costly and contentious battle. However, sometimes, that’s easier said than done. Parents want to spare their kids as much pain as possible by...
It’s not uncommon for tensions to be running high with your ex-spouse in the aftermath of divorce. But whatever your issues may be, the one thing that you likely both still have in common with each other is wanting what’s best for the children you share. In most...