Normally, I try to make blog postings Wisconsin specific, not county specific. However, there has been a rule change in Waukesha County that will effect anyone paying or receiving child support under a Waukesha County order. If your child child
Divorce in Wisconsin
The blog published by Katie Babe focuses on family law issues specific to Wisconsin, particularly divorce and related matters such as child support, legal separation, and custody arrangements. It addresses practical concerns like county-specific court rule changes, the impact of divorce on children, and alternative living arrangements for separated spouses. The blog also offers guidance on hiring divorce attorneys and explains legal processes unique to Wisconsin, including legal separation and post-nuptial agreements. It emphasizes the importance of clear communication, legal advice, and mental health support during family transitions, while cautioning against staying in abusive relationships.
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Recommended Read
For anyone looking for information about the impact divorce or legal separation on children of various ages, I recommend a book by Marc J. Ackerman titled Does Wednesday Mean Mom’s House or Dad’s? (ISBN 978-0-470-12753-7). Less than 250 pages, this…
Non-Divorce
With this recession has come a variety of articles about the non-divorce or roommate living arrangement between spouses. Whatever you call it, staying together because you cannot afford to live in two households can work. However, there are pitfalls to…
What is a Legal Separation?
In Wisconsin, married spouses have the ability to legal separate from each other. The process is nearly the same as the process for obtaining a divorce. See earlier posts regarding the divorce process. The main difference is that at the…
Hiring a Divorce Attorney
Hiring an attorney can be a daunting task, especially when you are going to court over your children and everything you own. Below are some things to keep in mind when hiring an attorney. This is not an exhaustive list,…
Nesting Arrangement
I tell people that the only limits on how to create a placement schedule for your children is your own imagination. That might seem like an odd statement, but what works for your children might not work for the family…
What is the difference between custody and placement?
Quite often, parents are confused by the terms “custody” and “placement” when they start legal proceedings involving their children in Wisconsin. I always start my explanation of placement by telling people that placement is where the children are physically during…
Do I need a Prenup?
Whether a person needs a prenup is a question best discussed with a family law attorney. Having dealt with the question myself, I know it is not an easy one. In some ways, you learn more than you ever wanted…
What happens after divorce?
Once the judge tells a couple that they are official divorced, there is still clean up work to be done in Wisconsin. Listed below are items that may need to be cleaned up after a divorce. It is in no…