by Linda Vanden Heuvel | Jan 4, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law
No. Wisconsin does not require that your spouse agrees to a divorce. The judge, not your spouse, grants your divorce. Under Wisconsin law, to obtain a divorce you must state under oath that your marriage is “irretrievably broken.” This is a legal term meaning that...
by Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. | Dec 22, 2017 | Divorce, Family Law
What is my first step if I decide to retain an attorney to start my divorce? If you decide to retain an attorney, locate a law firm that regularly handles family law issues as part of its law practice. Your divorce is important. You do not want to choose a lawyer who...
by Linda Vanden Heuvel | Dec 21, 2017 | Divorce, Family Law
Am I required to be represented by an attorney in order to obtain a divorce in Wisconsin? No. You are not required to retain an attorney to obtain a divorce in Wisconsin. However, if your case involves child- custody or child placement issues, maintenance, or...
by Linda Vanden Heuvel | Dec 14, 2017 | Divorce, Family Law
What steps are taken during the divorce process in Wisconsin? If you are initiating the divorce, the divorce process in Wisconsin typically involves the steps listed below: Find a Reputable Divorce Attorney Obtain a referral for a family law or divorce Ask for...
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...
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