Divorce For Professional Athletes
Professional athletes face divorce issues that go well beyond what most families deal with during separation. Contracts, endorsement deals, signing bonuses, pension plans and public profiles all become part of the legal equation. If you are a professional athlete, coach or spouse and live in Wisconsin, the financial and personal stakes in your divorce are significant.
At Nelson, Krueger & Millenbach, LLC, we handle high net worth divorce cases for athletes and their spouses in Milwaukee, Waukesha and surrounding counties. We know what these cases involve, and we work hard to protect what our clients have built. Call 414-939-0529 to receive a confidential consultation.
What Makes An Athlete Divorce Different
Pro athlete divorces involve layers of financial complexity that require careful handling. A few of the issues that come up regularly include:
- Dividing current contracts and determining what portion of future earnings is marital property
- Valuing and splitting endorsement deals that may span years beyond the marriage
- Addressing athlete pensions and retirement benefits under league-specific plan rules
- Calculating spousal maintenance when income fluctuates dramatically from season to season
- Establishing child support based on actual earnings rather than a standard income model
These issues require a lawyer who understands how professional sports contracts are structured and how Wisconsin courts treat those assets. Our high net worth divorce attorneys know the difference between a signing bonus and a base salary and why that distinction matters.
Custody And Parenting Plans For Athletes
Child custody arrangements for professional athletes carry unique challenges. Travel schedules, media obligations and off-season relocations all affect what a realistic parenting plan looks like. We build custody arrangements around the actual demands of an athlete’s career while keeping the child’s interests at the center of every decision.
Let Us Help You With The Divorce Process
If you are going through a divorce as a professional athlete, coach or the spouse of one, the decisions you make now will affect your financial future for years to come. Call 414-939-0529 or reach out online to speak with an attorney at Nelson, Krueger & Millenbach, LLC, today.