Ordinarily, the percentage of an obligated parent’s gross income required to be paid as support under the standard is as follows: 17% for one child; 25% for two children; 29% for three children; [...]
It is common for one party to pay child support, even if he or she has the children for a significant amount of the time. To calculate child support in Wisconsin in a shared placement situation [...]
There is no legal requirement that you hire a lawyer for your divorce. In deciding whether or not you need representation, remember: If your spouse hired a lawyer to “write up the papers,” that [...]
After a divorce is granted in Wisconsin, the parties are required to wait six months before remarrying, even if the subsequent marriage takes place in another state.
Generally, all property brought into and/or acquired during the marriage, regardless of how titled, is subject to division upon divorce. This includes assets such as pension plans, retirement [...]
Since the divorce process may span many months, either party may schedule a “temporary hearing” in order to resolve urgent issues on a temporary basis such as the issues of temporary custody, [...]
In Wisconsin, with limited exceptions, a final hearing cannot be held for a minimum of 120 days after the date of service of the divorce petition. However, the divorce process may, in fact, last [...]
You must file a written Answer within 20 days from the date you are served with the Summons and Petition for Divorce. This must be sent to the Court with a copy sent to your spouse or his or her [...]
In order to file for divorce in Wisconsin, one party — either you or your spouse — must (1) reside in the county in which the action is being filed for thirty days; and (2) reside in Wisconsin [...]
To start a divorce, your lawyer will file a Summons and Petition for Divorce with the Clerk of Court. Your spouse must be served with this Summons and Petition for Divorce within 60 days after [...]
