by Linda Vanden Heuvel | Sep 11, 2017 | Divorce, Family Law
Income Tax Exemption is Generally Awarded to the Custodial Parent A parent can claim the dependency exemption for a child if the child lived with the parent for more than one-half of the tax year. IRC 152(c)(1)(B) As a result, unless there is an agreement or court...
by Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. | May 5, 2017 | Divorce, Family Law
Under Wisconsin law, there are three types of child custody: joint legal custody, sole legal custody, and a combination of the two. There are three types of physical placement: primary physical placement shared physical placement, and split physical placement. LEGAL...
by Linda Vanden Heuvel | Jul 28, 2016 | Divorce, Family Law
The more you and your spouse are able to reach agreements in your divorce, the sooner you will be able to actually complete your divorce in Wisconsin. It takes a minimum of 120 days from the date of service of the divorce pleadings to the divorce date, assuming all...
by Linda Vanden Heuvel | Jan 12, 2016 | Divorce, Family Law
Although it is difficult to predict the total amount of your divorce attorney fees, the following are some of the factors that impact the total cost: Whether custody and placement are in disputeWhether your divorce presents any novel legal questionsWhether a pension...
by Linda Vanden Heuvel | May 26, 2015 | Divorce, Family Law
Litigation of any kind may be expensive, and divorces are no exception. There are some things you can do to control costs, including the following: Put it in writing. Instead of calling your attorney with a question, consider providing it to your attorney by mail,...
by Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. | May 21, 2015 | Divorce
The following is a checklist of items that should be completed after the divorce is final. This checklist is by no means a complete list but provides you with a guideline of information. Review these items and implement those that are relevant to your divorce: Record...
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