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Any Wisconsin estate in excess of $50,000 must go through probate unless the conditions are met for a specific exemption. Exemptions include assets that are jointly owned, assets with chosen beneficiaries, and assets in a revocable living trust. https://wilawlibrary.gov/topics/estate/probate.php
If the allegations are true, this worker’s actions could have resulted in parents avoiding punishments for not paying child support, leaving children without the resources they need.
It is a good idea to review and revise your estate planning documents after a divorce or any other major life change. Source: https://www.investopedia.com/rewriting-your-will-after-divorce-5193318
What are child relocation laws in Wisconsin? If you are moving 100 miles or more away from your coparent, this is known as a child relocation. In such cases, you must provide written notice to your ex-spouse at least 60 days before your move. If the other parent objects, then your move must be litigated. […]
A prenuptial agreement and postnuptial agreement are both marital property agreements. They both dictate how marital assets will be divided if a divorce occurs. The difference between the two however, is that a prenuptial agreement occurs before your marriage. A postnuptial agreement occurs after you are married. Involving a lawyer when drafting such agreements is […]
In a Wisconsin divorce, marital property is divided according to community laws. This means that if a divorce occurs, all marital property will be split equally between the spouses. If you would like to guard your assets in the case of a divorce, you may create a prenuptial agreement. This avoids property being divided according […]
If you wish for a child support order to be changed, this is known as an “order modification”. A child support change can only be done by a court. Before a court order occurs, there are multiple avenues you can take to start the process of modifying child support. Ways to initiate this process include filing […]
Wisconsin follows the community property model when it comes to division of marital property. This means that marital property is simply divided down the middle (50/50). Before this occurs, marital property must be distinguished from non-marital property. For guidance throughout your unique divorce case, contact Gatzke and McFadden Law Offices. We strive to find solutions that protect […]
A guardian ad litem is an individual, (usually an attorney), who is appointed by the court in cases that involve minors. A GAL deeply examines the details of the child’s situation, to determine what case outcome would align with the child’s best interests. A GAL then communicates to the court the outcome they believe should be […]
At Gatzke and McFadden Law Offices, we understand that the divorce process surely is not absent of emotion. Here are some tips on how to heal from a divorce in the most beneficial way possible. These tips include recognizing your feelings, obtaining the help of other individuals and continually voicing your emotions. In the end, […]