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Q: I inherited an antique car from my grandfather. In Wisconsin,is this even considered property to split?
Sallie Leigh Rubenzer
Sallie Leigh Rubenzer
answered on Mar 1, 2018

It is not. In Wisconsin gifted and inherited property is not included as divisible marital property.

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Q: What papers do I file to get a OFP added to my divorce?

I filed an OFP against my husband for my preteen daughter. This was denied by the courts due to lack of evidence. But the judge told me to get it added in the divorce. I need this for myself and my three children as my husband refuses to leave us alone. All three children are from a previous... View More

David Kowalski
David Kowalski
answered on Jan 18, 2018

It is possible to obtain a sort of "no contact" order in the divorce, but it is somewhat different than a restraining order. I recommend that you speak with a divorce lawyer to ensure the statements added to your divorce judgment accomplish what you wish.

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Q: what can I do if my wife will not give me the taxes from the last 3 years as I have requested for our divorce
David Kowalski
David Kowalski
answered on Sep 2, 2017

You can request the information through the formal discovery process, which is written questions and requests for documents that your wife must answer and provide. You may also request that the judge order her to provide them to you if you have a conference in the near future.

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Q: In Wisconsin can you get a divorce while pregnant
Michael Edwards
Michael Edwards
answered on Aug 23, 2017

Under Wisconsin law, if one of the parties is pregnant during the divorce, the divorce cannot be finalized until the child is born.

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Q: I live in Wisconsin. Been married almost 9 yrs, and getting a divorce. What I'm I entitled to as far as our house?

When we bought the house, It was in his name only because my credit wasn't great. I recently was told by a friend that I'm entitled to half of what the house is worth. Our court date is in 3 days. What should i do?

Michael Edwards
Michael Edwards
answered on Aug 23, 2017

There are many factors that play into this decision. Your friend is partially correct since Wisconsin is a marital property state meaning that the default assumption is that marital property will be divided equally among the parties. However, there are a number of factors that may cause the court... View More

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Q: Will child support increase if I get a new job with higher compensation?

The mother and I are on good terms and have not reviewed or modified the CS order since 2011. We split everything.

Michael Edwards
Michael Edwards
answered on Aug 22, 2017

Child support will not automatically increase if you get a new job with higher pay. There would be a higher chance of that child support amount increasing if mother decides she wants to go through with a review of the child support or if she files a motion stating she would like to have that... View More

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Q: My question (s) are about my girlfriends divorce which is contentious to say the least. To detailed for the amount of s.

My main question is if living with my girlfriend in her marital home can effect the financial outcome when the final decree is ordered by the judge?

Michael Edwards
Michael Edwards
answered on Jun 22, 2017

I don't believe this would make much of a difference in the final judgment of divorce. The only potential ways it could make any sort of difference might be with regard to child support payments or maintenance payments. Other than that, it really shouldn't make much of a difference that... View More

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Q: I and my husband divorced. Him and I made a agreement that we will have the kids one week on one week off....

Him and I talked about me moving out of town . When it came time and I moved he got upset and is now taking me to court.... What can I do.

Michael Edwards
Michael Edwards
answered on Jun 12, 2017

It depends on if this agreement on placement was part of the initial divorce proceeding. In other words, if you incorporated this agreement in writing as part of the divorce proceedings and the court accepted this, then it is a court order and he is obliged to follow it. However, if for some reason... View More

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Q: I have not yet been served divorce papers yet I see online a hearing date set...why? I reside in wisconsin.
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Aug 4, 2015

Seek legal counsel immediately. Failure to answer a lawsuit may result in a default judgment.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and...
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Q: My next court case for divorce is to be a trial what does that mean?
Jeff Hughes
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Jeff Hughes
answered on Oct 28, 2013

It is very, very rare to go all the way to trial in a divorce case. If you are at this step, basically it means you and your spouse will appear before a judge, there is no jury. What this means is the judge will decide what happens with all unresolved marital property based on evidence and witness... View More

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Q: How do we separate bills before a divorce is final?
Nick Passe
Nick Passe
answered on Feb 13, 2012

You should get a temporary order in the divorce. The temporary order tells the parties what the rules will be during the divorce process. You can get a temporary order either through a hearing where you argue about one or more issues or through a stipulation document if you are able to reach a... View More

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