by Vanden Heuvel & Dineen | Dec 7, 2018 | Custody, Divorce, Family Law
What are the different types of physical placement? In most cases each parent is awarded periods of physical placement of the children. The actual placement arrangement may take one of three basic forms: Primary placement—One parent has primary placement of the... by Vanden Heuvel & Dineen | Mar 6, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law
What is a parenting plan? A parenting plan is a written document detailing what placement schedule each parent believes is in the best interest of the children. In a case where legal custody and/or physical placement is contested, a party seeking legal custody or... by Vanden Heuvel & Dineen | Jan 19, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law
My spouse says I have to move out now. Who decides who gets to live in the house while the divorce is pending? If you and your spouse cannot reach an agreement regarding which of you will leave the residence during the divorce, the judge or family court commissioner... by Vanden Heuvel & Dineen | Jan 4, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law
No. Wisconsin does not require that your spouse agree 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... by Vanden Heuvel & Dineen | 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 Vanden Heuvel & Dineen | 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...
