Study examines child abuse, parental alienation claims

Wisconsin mothers who accuse their children’s father of abuse and who are in turn accused by the father of parental alienation may lose custody of their children. In a study […]

Financial planning during a divorce

Spouses in Wisconsin who are ending a marriage should make a post-divorce budget. This can be particularly important for a partner who has not been very involved in the family […]

Social media content can be damaging in divorce cases

Most Wisconsin residents have at least one active social media account and many have several. Online platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram allow people to stay in touch with friends, […]

Debt can cause stress in a marriage

Couples in Wisconsin and throughout the country who went into debt to pay for a wedding are more likely to get divorced. This is according to a survey from LendingTree […]

Remarrying couples may wish to consider prenups

When people in Wisconsin decide to marry again after divorce, they may feel as if they have learned many lessons from their previous experiences. Indeed, 40% of all marriages involve […]

States vary widely in child support formulas

Single parents in Wisconsin may be surprised to learn that child support payments amounts vary significantly by state. According to one study conducted by Custody X Change, an app that […]

Dealing with student loans in a divorce

Student loan debt is a major financial burden for many people in Wisconsin, especially as the cost of college attendance continues to rise. For many people, student loan debt may […]

USDA urges states to consider custody agreements for benefits

The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to help single parents in Wisconsin and other states get the assistance they need by encouraging states to use child support cooperation requirements as […]

Financial paperwork to organize in a divorce

Not all married partners in Wisconsin are equally familiar with family finances. If divorce is inevitable, it can be important for these spouses to gather certain financial documents. This will […]