A 2023 American Bar Association overview of mediation describes mediation as a structured negotiation led by a neutral third party, not a judge. In co-parent mediation, that structure is used to help you resolve parenting disputes during or after separation or...
The effects of divorce on children are real, but they are not always what worried parents expect. Divorce can change your child’s schedule, emotions, and sense of security, yet the biggest difference often comes from what happens around the divorce: the conflict, the...
Staring at a worksheet and trying to make sense of the Wisconsin child support formula can feel weirdly discouraging. It starts out sounding simple, then suddenly a percentage, overnight count, and income adjustment turn it into kitchen-table algebra. The good news is...
Parents in Wisconsin searching for what not to say to kids during divorce face one immediate fact: family professionals consistently report that children should not be pulled into blame, loyalty tests, or legal conflict. The seven statements below appear often in...
Telling your kids about divorce can feel harder than signing court papers, because one conversation can stick in a child’s mind for years. If you are trying to figure out What Not to Say to Your Children During Divorce, How Divorce Stress Can Affect Children, What Is...