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How Property is Titled in a Wisconsin Divorce… Does it Matter?
in Family & Divorce LawIf you are getting a divorce in Wisconsin, the court will apply Wisconsin law in determining how to divide your assets.
When Product Quality Doesn’t Meet Standards: Who is on the Hook?
in Business LitigationIf your business depends on its suppliers to provide products and has entered into written agreements to govern those business-to-business relationships, it is natural to expect that the quality of those products will meet your organization’s needs.
Treatment of Pre-Marital and Separate Assets in a Wisconsin Divorce
in Family & Divorce LawOne of the most frequently asked questions divorce attorneys hear is “How will our assets and debts be divided in the divorce?”
What’s Your Recourse When a Vendor Raises Prices After a Contract is Signed?
in Business LitigationWhen your business enters into an agreement with a vendor to provide products or services, you make business decisions based on the agreed-upon price for those products or services.
Prenuptial Agreements and Their Effect on Property Division in a Divorce
in Family & Divorce LawWhen a marriage ends, one of the biggest questions is how the couple’s assets and liabilities will be divided. As a marital property state, decisions about dividing property in Wisconsin generally start with the presumption that each spouse is entitled to one-half of the couple’s assets and one-half of its liabilities, regardless of whether those assets and debts are in one spouse’s name alone.
Property Division in Wisconsin: Overcoming the Presumption of Equal Division for Marital and Pre-Marital Property
in Family & Divorce LawWisconsin is a marital property state. This means that when a couple divorces in Wisconsin, there is a presumption that the couple’s assets and liabilities will be divided equally, with each spouse taking one-half of the property and one-half of the debt.
“Quad What?” Demystifying QDROs and When They are Necessary in a Divorce
in Family & Divorce LawIf your divorce involves retirement accounts such as a 401(k), 403(b) or pension plan, you may need a document called a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) to divide those accounts. Retirement accounts often represent a significant part of a divorcing couple’s assets, so it’s important to understand what is involved in order to receive your share of those accounts after they have been divided by agreement or by the court.
Considerations if You Suspect Your Spouse is Hiding Assets in Your Divorce
in Family & Divorce LawIn an ideal scenario, everyone would get along and there would be full transparency and cooperation by parties during a divorce. In reality, for most the situation is less than ideal. There may be underlying circumstances that led to the divorce making it difficult to trust your spouse. Unfortunately, that lack of trust tends to continue during the divorce proceedings, and can influence one’s decision-making and willingness to cooperate.
5 Common Mistakes to Avoid in High-Net Worth Divorces
in Family & Divorce LawMistakes and missteps can occur in any divorce proceeding. However, people with significant assets, business interests and real estate holdings can find it especially challenging to navigate the tax and future financial implications of ending a marriage.
Factors Courts Consider When Determining Spousal Maintenance
in Family & Divorce LawSpousal maintenance, or alimony, as it’s more commonly known, is not a “given” in any divorce case.