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Divorce is among the biggest life changes that many people will experience. However, changes continue to occur after divorce. Some may be significant enough to require modifications to existing orders regarding child custody or an existing parenting plan. One parent may wish to move far enough away that adhering to the existing custody and visitation…

Wisconsin is one of a few states that considers property – and debts – accrued during the marriage as community property. This means that during a divorce, community property and debt are evenly distributed. There’s a catch: Even if one party agrees to pay off a particular debt, both parties remain responsible after the divorce….

The new year is just around the corner, and this means people are making plans and resolutions to make 2019 better than 2018. For people getting married in 2019, it will almost certainly be a good year. If you are among those planning a wedding in the new year, then it may be wise to…

Divorce involves much more than legally ending a marriage. It also means dividing up the marital assets and distributing them equally between each party. Because this process has considerable financial and emotional ramifications, it can be one of the most contentious aspects of a divorce. This is particularly true when it comes to certain properties that…

After a person passes away, his or her estate must be settled. This includes distributing property, which people typically expect. But it also includes paying off debts, which can catch some people by surprise. Before you write a check or make any type of payment on any debt, you would be wise to confirm that…

People tend to dismiss the idea of creating an estate plan if they don’t have complex assets or divisive family relationships. Often, they assume that the state laws will suffice when it comes to determining what should happen to their property, debts, and other end-of-life matters. While that may be true for some people, such…

Talk of a prenuptial agreement used to be a taboo subject—one that, when discussed, could cause bad feelings and conflict between soon-to-be spouses. But thanks to the younger generation, they are becoming more common and less unthinkable. A prenuptial agreement, also called a prenup, is a legal document that outlines a framework for a couple’s financial expectations…

People typically don’t decide to divorce on a whim. For many couples, it is only after they have exhausted all other efforts to repair or improve the marriage that they decide to divorce. Under these circumstances, getting through the process quickly can be a top priority. Rushing through a divorce is unwise, and the process…

Divorce is a challenging experience for every couple. Between dividing all your belongings and changing the family dynamic, divorce changes your entire life. And it may quickly change your career if you are a small business owner. How are businesses divided during divorce? There is no clear-cut answer for every business. Each divorce has unique…

Settling a person’s affairs after he or she dies can be complicated and overwhelming for people who are also struggling with grief. However, there is a process in place to ensure everything is resolved properly and fairly: probate. What is Probate? Probate is the legal process of transferring a person’s assets and paying his or…