Helpful Articles

A prenuptial agreement, or “prenup,” is a legal contract a couple may enter into before marriage. It identifies how assets, debts, and support payments will be handled if the marriage ends and can be used to circumvent the application of state pr… Read More

Credit reports are a fact of modern life. They are consulted every time you apply for a credit card or loan, and for almost any other financial undertaking. Landlords and employers may also consider your credit score. As a result, many individuals co… Read More

When a marriage starts to break down, the state of Wisconsin offers two distinct ways to end your relationship with your spouse: legal separation or divorce. Both methods require filing paperwork with the court and provide a legal means to address cu… Read More

Parents have the right to raise their children in almost any way they see fit, as long as they are doing so in a safe and stable environment where the child’s basic needs are being met. This means that parents generally have the right to control wh… Read More

Divorce is rarely straightforward, and the months between filing for divorce and the final decree can be challenging. Who stays in the house? Who pays the bills? Where do the kids go, and when? Temporary Orders exist to answer all of these questions… Read More

If you’re working hard but are still falling behind, know that you’re not alone and that you’re not failing. Throughout Wisconsin and across the country, the cost of living continues to climb, but salaries have not kept up. For families already… Read More

People who find themselves in debt and unable to pay their bills generally have two options: declaring bankruptcy or choosing debt settlement. Both choices will stop creditors from harassing you, but they provide very different outcomes. Knowing the… Read More

A new law in Wisconsin allows eligible couples to complete their divorce using notarized affidavits instead of attending an in-person court hearing. The new process offers an alternative to the traditional court-hearing method. It is intended to stre… Read More