Paying Maintenance Arrears in Wisconsin
You Probably Can’t Avoid It. This article was originally written by attorney David Karp and published on wisbar.org (link). When two people file for divorce, depending on differing levels of income,...
View ArticleHow Long Does It Take to Get a Divorce?
A Minimum of Four to Six months (or More). It takes a long time to get divorced in Wisconsin. In fact, it takes longer in Wisconsin than in almost any other state. This is because Wisconsin has a...
View ArticleWhy Should I Hire a Lawyer to Handle My Divorce?
. . . For all the same reasons you should hire a surgeon to perform your surgery. In some ways, hiring a lawyer versus representing yourself is like the difference between plastic surgery with a...
View ArticleWill My Kids Get to Choose Where They Live After a Divorce?
This is a very common question among divorcing parents and one of the main concerns parents have when they are going through the divorce process. The good news (or bad news, depending on your...
View ArticleMay a Woman Use Her Former Surname After Divorce?
Find out who is eligible for a name change upon divorce, how to change your name, and what your spouse can do to stop you. Also learn whether you can force your spouse to stop using your last name and...
View ArticleHow Does the Court Decide the Custody and Placement of Children?
Karp & Iancu S.C. explains the factors a court or Guardian ad Litem considers when determining placement and custody of a child and helps you understand which factors might be most important in...
View ArticleChild Custody vs. Child Placement: What is the Difference?
Custody and Placement are two family law concepts that are often confused or used interchangeably. However, they are very different and are, in some ways, not even related! In Wisconsin, child custody...
View ArticleWho Gets the Dog in a Divorce?
You’ve heard of unhappy couples “staying together for the children,” but what if those “children” are fur babies? Some pet parents care as much for their animals as other parents do for their human...
View ArticleWhat Happens to an Adopted Child During (and After) a Divorce?
The Same Thing as a Biological Child. Did you and your spouse adopt a child? Did you adopt your stepchild and make him your own? Are you worried that adopted children may be treated differently in a...
View ArticleWhat Happens With Stimulus Payments in a Divorce?
Are you and your spouse living apart? Are you wondering where your stimulus check will land? What happens if your spouse takes your check? And do parents have to share stimulus money received for the...
View ArticleEmancipation in Wisconsin
What does an emancipation of a child mean? “Emancipation” refers to a child becoming a legal adult. How to Get Emancipated In Wisconsin there is no legal process for emancipation. Children cannot...
View ArticleIs it illegal to change locks during a divorce?
No. It is not illegal to change the locks . . . however, it can get complicated. Changing Locks During Separation or Divorce Legal Separation and Divorce are virtually the same in Wisconsin. They both...
View ArticleWhen can we legally sell or refinance the house in a divorce?
The Answer Depends on Your Goals (and Your Relationship with your Spouse). Whether or not you sell or refinance your house will depend on several considerations: Does one of you want to keep living in...
View ArticleVaccination Disputes in Child Custody Matters
When Parents Disagree on the COVID-19 Vaccination The Food and Drug Administration just announced that children 12 to 15 years old are now eligible to receive the Pfizer Covid vaccine. Children as...
View ArticleDivorce Finances
How do you finance a divorce? It depends on how civil things are. We all know that divorce is an expensive process. However, there often isn’t enough attention given to how divorce affects finances....
View ArticleWhat Happens To An Adopted Child During (and After) A Divorce?
Did you and your spouse adopt a child? Did you adopt your stepchild and make him your own? Are you worried that adopted children may be treated differently in a divorce? Parents of adopted children...
View ArticleKarp & Iancu Referral List
The following attorneys can provide the best possible service in their specific practice areas. Please consider contacting them for your legal needs that we cannot service. Low – Cost Family Law...
View ArticleThe Importance of Hiring a Family Law Attorney in Milwaukee
People often ask, “Do I even need to hire a Milwaukee divorce lawyer?” The short answer is, “no.” However, you also don’t need to hire an obstetrician to deliver your baby. Nature will take its course...
View Article13 Actions Affecting the Family
Sometimes people think “family lawyers” are like “family doctors” and that they address legal issues of all kinds for all members of a family the same way a family doctor treats general illnesses and...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Role of a Guardian ad Litem in Family Court
If there is a custody or placement dispute involving your children during the divorce process, the court may appoint a Guardian ad Litem to perform an investigation and make a recommendation to the...
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