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Strong Families Build A Strong Society
The vision to create a client-centered family law firm came from Jeff Hughes and Anthony Karls desire to create a business that innovated a business model few thought could be innovated. This innovation also allowed them to make a difference in the community. This is that story.
The Power Of Shared Experiences
A team develops relationships by having shared experiences. At Sterling Lawyers, we believe we are called to serve the legal needs of families navigating divorce, paternity and post judgment challenges. Sterling Lawyers builds a client-centered law firm by fielding a team of staff members and attorneys that pull for each other.
Does Cheating Affect Alimony?
With Wisconsin being a “no fault” state, infidelity does not help or hurt someone in the judge's final decision on spousal support. In addition, it has no impact on alimony or property and debt division.
Shape Up Shoppe: Neighborhood Family Fitness
In the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee sits an old school gym that was started over 40 years ago by Julie and Dennis Newman. The Newman’s are known in the neighborhood for volunteering around the community and in their church. It is apparent that family, health, church, and the community are what is important to the Newmans.
How Does Life Insurance Work After a Divorce in Wisconsin?
After a divorce is final, you can usually remove your ex spouse from the life insurance policy unless a court orders otherwise to secure support payments.
Can I Change My Mind After Signing Divorce Papers?
When a divorce is finalized and you change your mind, there's not much you can do. However, if you're int he early stages of divorce, you can ask the court to look at a “significant life change” to determine if changes can be made or you can request to withdraw your petition.
Benefits of Cooking Together as a Family
Shared family experiences are proven to increase family bonds and promote positive behavior in children. By cooking with your kids, you have the opportunity to teach them safety, problem-solving skills, and the value of collaboration.
Urban Gardening as a Solution for Food Insecurity and Development of Communities
What is urban gardening and how could it help your family? With the increasing popularity, it might be time to jump in and help your community with an urban garden.
Can the Courts Modify or Terminate Alimony post Divorce?
Attorney Latrice Knighton of Sterling Lawyers explains how the landmark case Vander Perren v. Vander Perren sets the precedent for how the court rules on how maintenance can be reduced or terminated by the courts years later after the divorce was settled.
How to Choose a Financial Advisor For Your Family
When choosing a financial advisor, decide if you need all aspects of financial planning or an investment advisor only. You'll want to ask how the financial advisor is compensated, what type of clients they work with, examples of success, up-to-date credentials, references, and finally if they are a fiduciary.
Is a Degree Considered Marital Property in a Divorce?
What is the reason to why a higher-education degree is not considered to be a part of marital assets? How will that affect you and your current situation?
How to Deal with Disappointment
Disappointment is a hard and complicated feeling. You will experience more than one feeling at a time including hurt, sadness, anger, frustration and many others feelings. When we are disappointed, we may not want to do the things we need to do, which is why we need to learn skills to get over the disappointment sooner than later. You will learn tips to get over disappointment in this blog.
How to Effectively Prepare for Divorce Court
You want to handle your divorce on your own but you are uncertain about what to expect in court. Here are three things you should know will be expected of you by the judge handling your divorce.
How to Deal with Your Spouse's Debt
You recently learned that you spouse has a lot more debt than you knew of. Your spouse only told you about the debt because you filed for divorce, and now wants you to take half of it. What can you do?
3 Suggestions for Dealing with a Rude or Disrespectful Spouse/Co-Parent
You never imagined that you would have to deal with a rude and impolite spouse. You are going through a divorce and you are disappointed by how your spouse is acting. You ask yourself what you should do to end the bad behavior. Here are 3 suggestions to determine what you should do next.
How to Create a Successful Parenting Plan
Your judge will require you to develop a parenting plan before granting a divorce. Conflict between you and the other parent can be minimized and a successful plan can be created with these three simple tips.
3 Ways To Start Living A Happier Life
Everyone wants to be happy.
You are not alone in wanting to avoid any challenges that will negatively impact your career, finances, health and, especially, your relationships.
But it is impossible to avoid problems at the office, to ensure that you will always have enough money, that you remain healthy and your relationships remain the same and intact. Especially, since there are forces outside of our control.
Here are 3 important tips to regain happiness when things happy out of our control.
These 3 Questions Will Help You Know Whether to Stay or Leave
You want to end a relationship. And maybe you are considering a divorce. Saying it out loud — even in your mind — makes you feel scared, uncertain, and guilty about whether you are making the right choice. If this is you, you must ask yourself these three questions…
Top Secrets to Selling a Home During Divorce
Are you going through a divorce and want to get out of your home mortgage? Do you want to sell your home? Are you worried about getting enough money out of the sale of your home? We have asked a top realtor the most frequently asked questions from clients going through a divorce and complied the answers here to help you decide what the best steps for you to get the most money out of the sale of your home.
How to Propel Your Career and Lower Alimony
Will I have to pay alimony? How long will I have to pay alimony? These are top questions most divorcing people want to know. The answer depends on how much your spouse makes and whether they are earning the most money based on their experience and education. Understand how a vocational expert can help increase your spouse's income and lower your alimony.
We interview an expert, Sarah Holmes of Vocational Professionals, to address some of your concerns about your spouse and their employment opportunities. You can learn more about Sarah Holmes at www.vocpros.com.