If you are in need of legal assistance, there is likely a family law issue on your radar. These issues can include divorce and separation, child support, custody and parenting time agreements, spousal support, child abandonment, and child protection. There are so many different types of these family law issues and it can sometimes be difficult to figure out what the best course of action is for your situation.
A Wisconsin family law attorney can help you make all of these decisions. Whether you are in a marriage, a same-sex relationship, or dating, it is important to know your legal options.
Here is an overview of some of the most common family law issues in Wisconsin:
- Divorce
Many people think that divorce is always about getting out of a bad marriage. However, sometimes divorce can be the best solution for couples who want to stay together but who are dealing with issues that may lead to a hostile environment for children. If dividing property and debts and determining child custody and support are not problems for you, then maybe divorce is not your best option.
- Child custody
When a couple divorces, either one or both of the parents have physical and legal custody of the children. Physical custody means that one parent has the right to make decisions about where the child resides. Legal custody means that one parent can make decisions about how the child is educated and cared for in his or her daily life.
- Alimony
Alimony can also be referred to as spousal support. It is a legal obligation of one spouse to help the other make ends meet during or after a divorce. Spousal support can either be paid on a temporary or permanent basis.
- Child support
Child support is an obligation of parents to financially provide for their children once they are divorced, separated, or no longer residing together as a family unit. The amount of child support awarded depends on each parent’s income and their individual parenting time agreement, if any exists between the parents.
- Property division
When a couple divorces, they must divide any marital property that they acquired together. Marital property is any property that was acquired while you were married. This includes things like bank accounts, real estate, and cars.
