Someone asked a similar question just the other day. The waiting period commences at the time a joint petition for divorce is filed. For all other...

Can i continue to live in my house if i end up with a legal separation?

The answer to your question is that it’s up to both of you. The house needs to be decided as part of your property division of the estate. Whether...

Why would my wife be able to collect spousal support?

The courts have discretion in deciding the amount and duration of maintenance in Wisconsin, at ten years of marriage, it is certainly not...

Why do attorneys try to make a deal minutes before a hearing?

Cases can be settled at any time, including minutes before the trial is to start or even during a trial. Lawsuits should be settled if they can be,...

120 day waiting in Wisconsin ?

It starts from the the date of service; if a joint petition, on the date of filing.

My ex wife does not want to give to me consent travel Form for minor child.

file a motion with the court to seek permission to go on the trip and to order her to sign the appropriate consent forms.

What happens?

Is there a motion filed with the court? If so, by whom and what for? If on custody and placement, there is a 2 year prohibition on changing custody...

If my car under repo an a rental car with insurance hit me do I get paid for the damage ?

If the other driver caused the accident and if there is insurance on that vehicle, you can make a claim for property damage against the insurance...

What's their job?

A mediator’s role is to help facilitate a settlement; to a limited degree, they will also do evaluative mediation to tell you the pluses and...

Does the WI 50/50 standard split apply when a good part of the house has been paid for with child support for previous children?

The answer to your question is yes. All property, whether acquired before or during the marriage is subject to 50/50 property division at the time...