WI is a marital property state. Can the parties in a divorce come to an agreement that is not a 50-50 division of property?

I think that a judge would likely approve such an agreement. Be prepared to prove that the assets were obtained/accrued prior to the marriage and...

Can anything be done to have this divorce finalized soon as possible?

Yes. You and your spouse need to prepare a written marital settlement agreement and file it with the court. You will also both need to complete...

What do I need to file an appeal to my divorce ruling to prove my requests are justified in Wisconsin?

You should consult with an attorney. There are strict timelines about appealing divorce cases and you may not be able to appeal at all if you are...

Does my spouse still have to be served an order to appear even if he already signed the marital agreement?

He might wish to call the judge's clerk and ask to appear by telephone. You might wish to call and tell the judge's clerk that you have no...

Can a judge order for you not to have to pay child support?

Generally speaking, an agreement like the one you describe is not enforceable. Also, if the mother receives any state help for the child (Bager...

Divorce non-compliant respondent. Filed contempt motion, held hearing, respondent still non-compliant. What now?

You need to get a hold of your lawyer - no other lawyer can represent you until your current lawyer withdraws from your case. Make sure you...

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What impact can adultery have on child placement in a divorce taking place in Wisconsin?

The affair should have no impact barring something fairly extreme (such as that you moved with the kids to live with a registered sex offender). ...

Order to show cause for remedial contempt. If you are representing yourself now, you can access the proper forms from the clerk of courts website...

Do i need to hire a attorney if my wife doesn't want to give me the divorce?

Two things: you need only one of the two of you to be able to testify that the marriage is "irretrievably broken." That is the only grounds for...

Want primary placement of my children, including a 13 year old, disabled 10 year old and 5 year old

When you say you "agreed" to 50/50 placement -- does that mean that you have a stipulated temporary order in place? Or is 50/50 what the two of...