Wisconsin Family Law FAQ
In Attorney James Donohoo’s decades of experience, a number of questions have a habit of popping up. Review the answers below for self-educational purposes only (these answers don’t count as legal advice!). The best answer to a legal question almost always begins with “it depends.” For a more nuanced and qualified answer, please make use of the online contact form.
Wisconsin Family Law Attorney Answering Your Questions
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- Q: Wisconsin Legal Separation vs. Divorce: What’s the difference?
- Q: What are the best Milwaukee child custody attorney traits to look for?
Q: Wisconsin Legal Separation vs. Divorce: What’s the difference?
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Differentiating Divorce and Legal Separation in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the difference between a legal separation and a divorce is permanence. A divorce ends a marriage. Property division, child placement and child support issues may need to be decided in course. A legal separation does not end a marriage. Separation is sometimes chosen over a divorce to temporarily maintaining maintain health insurance coverage and other employment benefits. Usually separation is chosen because the couple wants to leave open the possibility of reconciliation, or for religious reasons. The same orders can be obtained in a legal separation action as a divorce action, such as orders for property division, child placement, spousal maintenance, and child support. An experienced Milwaukee divorce lawyer will be able to guide you towards your best options.
Q: What are the best Milwaukee child custody attorney traits to look for?
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Best Milwaukee Child Custody Attorney Traits
The best traits to look for in a Milwaukee child custody attorney are experience and communication skills. You need a lawyer with a nuanced understanding of relevant Wisconsin family law (including child placement, relocation, child support and visitation rights). Your attorney should also have excellent communication skills to elicit your goals and act on a clear understanding of them.
