Wisconsin Family Law Rules and Resources
Looking for Wisconsin‘s rules on marriage, divorce, child custody, and child support? Want to find Wisconsin’s state court forms and instructions and local court websites? Here’s where to start. For a wide range of other articles on family law in Wisconsin, see the Resources by State section on this site.
Wisconsin Maintenance (Alimony) FAQs
Learn how Wisconsin courts decide who is entitled to alimony (maintenance) and how much to award.
Wisconsin Divorce: Dividing Property
Find out how courts in Wisconsin divide marital property and assets during a divorce.
Answers to questions about about divorce in Wisconsin.
Learn the basics of a divorce, or dissolution of marriage, in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Divorce and Legal Resources
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Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Wisconsin
Alimony, (which is referred to as spousal maintenance in Wisconsin) is a payment from one spouse to the other to help lessen the financial hardship that often accompanies divorce.
Uncontested Divorce in Wisconsin
Divorce doesn’t require you to take the leading role in a Lifetime movie drama. There is a better way – an uncontested divorce. Although divorce is never easy, it doesn’t have to be ugly.
The Basics of Annulment in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin a marriage can be ended by divorce or by annulment. This article explains the difference between divorce and annulment, how to get an annulment in Wisconsin, and the effects of an annulment. You should talk to a Wisconsin family law attorney if you have specific questions after reading this
Imputing Income for Child Support in Wisconsin
The Great Recession has caused many families to suffer economic hardship and job loss. While there are those parents who were laid off from jobs for reasons outside of their control, there are also deadbeat parents who go so far as to quit good jobs to avoid their child support obligations.
How Do I File for Divorce in Wisconsin
Learn about the forms and procedures required to file for divorce in Wisconsin.
How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in Wisconsin
The invisible scars of domestic violence can be just as damaging as the visible bruises inflicted on victims of abuse. Nevertheless, the unseen violent actions of a spouse or domestic partner are in the spotlight during a custody proceeding and may have long-lasting consequences for an abusive parent.