Same sex marriage was legalized in the state of Wisconsin in 2014, providing same sex couples with the same rights as opposite sex couples, including how issues such as marital property division or spousal maintenance are handled in a divorce.Although same sex divorce cases are handled similarly across the board, issues regarding child custody in […] The post Same Sex Child Custody in a Divorce appeared first on Jane Probst Law Offices S.C ..read more

When a divorced parent experiences financial issues they may fall behind on child support. If they do not petition the court to modify the child support order, they will remain on the hook for all unpaid child support under the terms of the existing child support order despite being unemployed. To make matters worse, a […] The post Do Not Wait to Modify Your Child Support appeared first on Jane Probst Law Offices S.C ..read more

Anything shared on social media is public information which can be used against you in a divorce. Even private messages or posts could eventually find their way to your soon to be ex-spouse, potentially impacting your ability to negotiate a favorable settlement agreement. Social Media Don’ts During Divorce Although it might be tempting, avoid complaining […] The post Social Media Don’ts During Divorce appeared first on Jane Probst Law Offices S.C ..read more

One concern that many divorcing couples share is the cost of getting a divorce. Even when divorcing couples see mostly eye to eye, it is difficult to reach an agreement without legal representation particularly if there are children involved or there are assets to divide, which may or may not be easy decisions to make. […] The post Tips to Reduce the Cost of Divorce appeared first on Jane Probst Law Offices S.C ..read more

Wisconsin is a community property state, where everything a married couple owns together is subject to a 50\50 split. However, some property such as a shared vehicle cannot simply be cut in half. Contact a Wisconsin Marital Property Division Lawyer for Help It is important to work with an experienced marital property division lawyer to […] The post Keeping the Car in a Divorce appeared first on Jane Probst Law Offices S.C ..read more

With the marriage rate falling in the U.S., it is not unusual for children to be born to unwed parents. However, when parents of a child are unmarried at the time of birth or the identity of a father is in question, it is important to follow Wisconsin legal procedures to establish paternity. Establishing paternity […] The post Establishing Fatherhood appeared first on Jane Probst Law Offices S.C ..read more

Wisconsin Legal Custody Wisconsin child custody falls into two categories: legal custody and physical placement. Legal custody encompasses the legal right to make important decisions regarding your child, which may include where they will attend school, what religion they practice, what medical care they will receive, or even whether they will be permitted to get […] The post Legal vs Physical Custody in Wisconsin appeared first on Jane Probst Law Offices S.C ..read more

When spouses divorce, the higher earning spouse may be ordered to pay alimony or, if there are children from the marriage, child support. Because children in particular depend on the financial support of their parents, many wonder what happens in the event of a payor’s untimely death – is there a way to protect the […] The post Life Insurance for Child and Spousal Support Obligations appeared first on Jane Probst Law Offices S.C ..read more

Many Wisconsin couples run small businesses together and, when they divorce, it is not uncommon for one spouse to transfer their ownership interest to the other spouse as part of the divorce settlement. Often it boils down to one spouse not wanting to continue to work alongside the other when both have played an active […] The post Small Business Transfer in a Divorce appeared first on Jane Probst Law Offices S.C ..read more

Establishing paternity of a child in Wisconsin may be established by both parents signing off on a Voluntary Paternity Acknowledgement and an Acknowledgement of Marital Child. However, if the parents are in a paternity disagreement, one parent may initiate a method known as Conclusive Determination of Paternity, a process handled through the child support agency […] The post Conclusive Determination of Paternity appeared first on Jane Probst Law Offices S.C ..read more