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...
Few things challenge a divorced parent like being without their child on a special occasion. Birthdays, holidays and special events are billed as a time to celebrate family. A separation upends this dynamic. Everything that had been unified is now split in two....
When a married couple decides to end their marriage, they may be initially too wrapped up in the emotional side of divorce to begin preparing for the process. This is completely understandable. Divorce is a big change, and it can be one that comes unexpectedly for...
Many children must learn to adapt to changed circumstances when their parents separate. Although kids will handle the emotional complexity of divorce differently, the stress does not have to ruin their lives. Working together to create a comprehensive, fair parenting...