Waukesha County Legal Blog
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 helps divorced or separated parents deal with custody arrangements, child support...
How you can pursue a strong financial future after your divorce
Divorce will inevitably bring about significant changes to virtually every area of your life. This includes your finances. Like many others who are facing the end of their marriages, you may want to know what you can do to protect your financial interests and secure a...
Estate planning and digital assets
People in Wisconsin can use an estate plan to help ensure that their financial strategy is sound. It can also help ensure that their preferences are honored when their assets are handed out to beneficiaries and can provide a sense of assurance that they have done what...
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 cause them to put off marriage, buying a home or having children. Others who are married...
Estate planning tips for the information age
As the Internet becomes more of a part of everyday life for people in Wisconsin and the rest of the world, families have to think differently about how they plan for the future. Everything from online bank accounts to social media profiles make have significant value,...
A written agreement is essential for your partnership
Working with someone else often leads to disagreements, no matter how compatible and single-minded you both may be. You may remember trying to get along with your siblings, working with a partner on a high school or college project, and even in your marriage. People...
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 a helpful tool. The agency sent a memo to the director of each state's...
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 help ensure that they fully understand their finances and the effects that...
Augmented reality could change commercial real estate
By 2020, there could be up to 100 million people in Wisconsin and throughout America shopping with the help of augmented reality technology, or AR. While virtual reality technology has millions of users itself, AR is easier to use because it only requires a smartphone...
Factors for child and spousal support calculations
Wisconsin residents who are required to pay alimony or child support should not try to manipulate their income to get their payments lowered. Courts generally look closely at all sources of compensation as well as lifestyle. However, the payor may want to take certain...