In a contentious divorce or separation action, the matter of custody and placement of minor children can often times be a source of disagreement. In these types of situations where parents cannot agree as to the custody and placement of their minor children, courts have ways of advocating for those children by using court-appointed attorneys to determine what is in the best interest of the minor children. A Guardian ad Litem, or GAL, is a […]
The terms annulment, legal separation, and divorce can sometimes cause confusion to those looking to end their marriage. This guide may help bring some clarity to those in Wisconsin. Annulment An annulment is a court procedure that determines that a marriage never existed. According to Wis. Stat 767.13, a marriage may be annulled if one or both people are not able to consent to the terms of marriage. This could be […]
When looking into potential divorce, one subject always comes to mind, and that is cost. Money difficulties can be both the catalyst for a divorce as well as a hurdle during the proceedings, however there are ways to keep some of those expenses from climbing. To start, it is important to do as much research on […]
After the holiday season is over, both attorneys and the courts see an uptick in divorce filings, especially in the first half of January creating the nickname ‘divorce month.’ According to an article published in the New York Times in 2019, there is a significant jump from December to January in Google searches of the […]
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