Preparation and perspective can go a long way when it comes to every aspect of divorce, and that is especially true when it comes to up a divvying marriage’s worth of assets (and debts). The property division aspect of divorce can create a very hostile situation that is not very conducive to amicably going your separate ways. However, that doesn’t necessarily need to be the case if both parties follow the procedures set in place without getting hung up on the little things. Here are a few quick property division tips to keep in mind when you reach the “who-gets-what” aspect of the divorce proc ..read more

When you are going through a divorce, it can feel like the one part of your life that kept you grounded is no longer there. You no longer have a spouse to rely on and the same type of family to come home to after a long day at the office. You may not necessarily have the home you once did either. You may be sticking it out in your marital home after consulting with your family law attorney. You may have read the book, “The 10 Stupidest Mistakes Men Make When Facing Divorce,” by Cordell & Cordell Co-Founder and Principal Partner Joseph Cordell and decided to follow the advice that unless yo ..read more

While there is no requirement to hire an attorney to represent you in your divorce, it is generally recommended since the process is so complicated that it can often be impossible to ensure your rights are protected without a skilled legal advocate on your side. While an attorney is typically essential to have in your corner, there may be situations where you want to have more specialized professionals looking out for particular areas of interest. A recent Cordell & Cordell podcast explored the various types of experts that could potentially be utilized in a variety of family law cases. On ..read more

When a marriage reaches its breaking point and a couple finally decides it’s time to divorce, one of the first questions pretty much everyone will ask is, “How much will this cost?” While there are fortunately some strategies you can utilize to help control divorce costs, it is no secret that this tends to be a pricey process. Due to the unique circumstances of each divorce, it is nearly impossible to predict what the final total will be. Every aspect from the amount of property that needs to be divided to the willingness of both parties to work together will play a role in the overall cost, a ..read more

Are you going through a divorce and also thinking about making a big purchase? Think again. Splurging on unnecessary luxury items during a family law case is not a good idea under the best of economic conditions, and it is one of the worst decisions you can make when inflation is reaching record levels and some worry that a recession is coming. In fact, this is frequently cited as one of the biggest and most common mistakes guys make during divorce. Here are four reasons why your big purchase could be a big mistake. Will It Belong To You? Wouldn’t it be terrible to go out and buy that new home ..read more

Co-parenting isn’t easy. It requires communication and coordination with someone you no longer like to be around at best, and despise with a hateful passion at worst. But regardless of how you may feel about your ex, successful co-parenting is necessary for your children’s wellbeing. No matter how terrible your divorce was on you, it’s almost guaranteed that it hit your kids just as hard, if not harder. The transition from summer back to school can be particularly tough on both divorced parents and their children, which means you need to work to put aside the differences with yo ..read more

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Litigation Attorney Michael Carano Jr. discuss how to effective communicate when co-parenting with your ex-spouse. They discuss the importance of communicating effectively when co-parenting, its potential impact on your parenting time, how to communicate when your ex is disagreeable, tools for proper communication when co-parenting, and more. Click the link above to listen to the full podcast episode. Also make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or whichever podcast app you prefer ..read more

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Litigation Attorney Lauren Gilbert to discuss how to discover hidden income and assets during the divorce process. Mr. Trout and Ms. Gilbert discuss the tactic of hiding income and assets during divorce (and why you shouldn’t do it), the discovery process, depositions and appraisals, other mechanisms to utilize to uncover hidden assets and income, and more. Click the link above to listen to the full podcast episode. Also make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or whichever podcast ..read more

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Litigation Partner Dorothy Walsh Ripka discuss the important facts your divorce lawyer needs to know and how you can prepare to best help them in your case. During initial consultations, divorce attorneys need to learn about your history and need to understand your goals for your case as that is how success is measured. Mr. Trout and Ms. Ripka discuss how your relationship with your divorce lawyer is partnership and your participation is vital in order to get them the info needed to reach the goals you h ..read more

Cordell & Cordell Executive/Managing Partner, CEO Scott Trout and Milwaukee divorce attorney Chelsea Williamson discuss some of the reasons divorce cases tend to be so expensive and offer tips and strategies to help you reduce costs. Just about everyone walks away from divorce with less than what they had when they started, but Mr. Trout and Ms. Williamson explain why it is important to focus on the factors within your control in order to limit the financial damage. They discuss the importance of being responsive when communicating with your attorney and hitting agreed ..read more