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When you decide to end your relationship rather than stay in an unhappy marriage, you activate a series of events that includes having to resolve various issues concerning property, finances and other important topics. Wisconsin is one of only nine states that operate...

If there were a book with information to guarantee how to avoid co-parenting problems in divorce, every Wisconsin parent who is preparing for or has recently navigated proceedings would want a copy. If you’re worried about child custody disputes, there are several...

Whether you and your spouse have one child or several, you’ve no doubt encountered challenges as parents when you disagree about a specific child-related issue. For instance, perhaps your teenage son or daughter wanted to attend an overnight party at a friend’s house...

If you were to survey all Wisconsin households in your area, you’d likely find that many families have encountered challenges in their relationships during 2020 or in years past. Perhaps you’re one of many people in the state who are navigating or recently settled a...

Even if you’re convinced that a prenuptial agreement is a must, your partner may not feel the same way. And for this reason, discussing the creation of a prenup before your wedding is easier said than done. When the time comes to discuss a prenuptial agreement with...

Dads play a critical role in guiding and supporting their children through the early years of their lives and beyond. As an unmarried father living in Wisconsin or as someone who will soon become a father, you probably want to be there for your child and offer them...

You may have a friend who was arrested and charged with an OWI, and the penalties did not seem that severe: a fine of a few hundred dollars and restricted driving privileges. This is not a sign that you should take an OWI charge lightly. In fact, your circumstances...

Perhaps you and your spouse have some significant disagreements regarding what is fair as you try to negotiate the division of your marital property for divorce. Even though Wisconsin is a community property state, you may have come to the table wanting certain assets...

If you were not married to your child’s mother at the time of the birth, and you did not sign a Voluntary Paternity Acknowledgement form, you are probably not the legal father of your own child. Being the biological father is not enough to establish paternity. You...

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