I am so sorry that you are going through this. The duration and amount of maintenance depends on numerous factors, including need and ability to pay. To determine the amount, his income would also be known. A 21 year marriage is considered a long term marriage. Maintenance could be limited term... View More

There are many factors that a court will use to determine how parties share income or assets while a divorce is pending. Presumptively, all assets are marital and shared until the divorce is final, but the court has the authority to deviate from that on a temporary basis.

No, that is generally a prohibited action. You should consult with an attorney to consider filing a motion for contempt/for relief to stop it.

That typically means that your case is set for trial. Feel free to reach out and we can help you figure that out.

If you do not have confidence in your current counsel you should consider a new attorney. You have the right to change lawyers at any time. There is a fairly simple procedure for changing lawyers.

Often, the witnesses in a CPS investigation are required to be confidential. If the allegations are unsubstantiated, the GAL can disregard the CPS allegations. If you make the witness known, the GAL can interview. However, the best manner in which to address this in the family court matter is to... View More

If there is no court order prohibiting certain individuals from being around the kids then your ex husband has no say in that. He can file a motion seeking such an order, though.

Yes. Custody is decision making power and does not affect rights to see a child, for example.

Wisconsin is a marital property law state. Even if your name is not on the deed, the home is preemptively 50/50. There are factors that can change that, of course and discussing with an experienced family lawyer makes sense in this situation.

You need to file a contempt motion and seek that the court and force your court orders. An Attorney can certainly be helpful to make sure it is done properly and timely, but you don’t “need“ an attorney.

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No, his wife does not have the right to move in to your home in this situation.

A couple of things on this, even though I have no real good advice for you in your current situation, but just because others may read this.

First - divorce proceedings are mandatory. You can't just "choose" not to participate in court proceedings in the United States (or... View More

This is an interesting and complex question. There are so many more details needed to give you an accurate answer. Strongly recommend consulting privately with an attorney so he/she can review your divorce judgment, financials, etc.

I you feel you can represent yourself and obtain a reasonable bond, then you can take the chance.

You will eventually need one, so why not start now?

This is such a complex question with so many variables that it is impossible to properly answer here. It depends on whose name and how assets and liabilities are held as to what the proper action. Each can file separately if necessary, but generally speaking both parties are best served by filing... View More

With 23 years of marriage, you are entitled to more to a hefty divorce package. First, you are still entitled to all of the money he took out of the joint account. Since you are still married, he is required to pay for your essentials, e.g., housing, food, healthcare, etc.

Don't... View More

Try contacting: Calumet/Manitowoc Public Defender Office, 933 South 8th Street, Ste. 102 Manitowoc, WI 54220-4534, Phone: 920-683-4690

I don't mind the work, but I'm willing to bet before interviewing and researching it that the non-custodial spouse is in a country that is a signatory of the Hague Convention. You need a lawyer in the jurisdiction where the custodial parent and the children live. The child support formula... View More

Your question is unclear. If you have an order awarding the house to you, you do not need the ex to sign. You can simply extinguish the ex’s interest and have another deed recorded on the property.