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A lot of people fear divorce as there is a lot of uncertainty about what will happen and whether you or your kids will be okay after the divorce. Give yourself some time to discover new information. Why? Because you matter. Learn how to prepare your money, life, and kids for divorce in order to get the best outcome.

Child support is an important aspect of divorce if a couple has children. It is used by one parent to help support, maintain, and educate the child. The cost of child support has many factors between both parents.

In Wisconsin, the legislature set out the criteria for the court to consider when awarding a party maintenance (also known as alimony). Maintenance is supposed to be temporary and rehabilitative. However, in long term marriages it can sometimes be collected for the rest of a person’s life. If temporary alimony cannot bring out rehabilitation, then the court can, in proper circumstances, order alimony on a long-term or indefinite amount. If you do not get alimony at the time of the divorce, you cannot get alimony later on.

Investing in your future is important to your success. There is both financial investing and personal investment with the latter dealing with how you feel emotionally and physically. When first starting out it is important to have the proper assistance, just like with divorce, to help guide you through the unfamiliar terrain.

Everyone going through a divorce wants to have that financial security for their loved ones. Look towards the future with your health being one of the most important assets that you have, and health insurance as a close second.

Financial security for the people they care about is something that a lot of people consider when going through a divorce. With this in mind, it is important to be aware of your opinions for insurance and what the best option for you could be.

The highest rate of divorce is when people are 45 years old or more. With that in mind, it is important to know where someone stand's financially as they get closer into retirement years.

More often than not, the standard of living of both spouses drops in the first few years after divorce. This is because the now two separated people are not on the same income and pool of assets that they had been with during the marriage.

Physical placement refers to the right of the parent to spend time with the children, and the right and responsibility to make, during that placement, routine daily decisions regarding the child’s care, consistent with major decisions.

Learn what child custody is and the ramifications of the different types of child custody in Wisconsin.

Are you worried about what is going to happen to your home in your divorce? Do you want to keep the home if you can afford it? Or, are you hoping to get a large pay out from your spouse who wants to keep your home? For many people, the value given by a home appraiser has significant impact on the outcome of your divorce. Discover what the process entails and how to prepare for it in my interview with home appraiser Rick Vozar of Vozar Service Appraisals, Inc.

Are you worrying, “Can afford to divorce?” The answer simply is maybe. Its time to talk about creating a new budget, looking at debts and understanding your retirement future. We have some very helpful answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions – all answered by Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Debra Melvin of Investors Advisory Group.

You can learn more about Debra Melvin at InvestorsAdvisoryGroup.com.

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.

Are you overwhelmed? Are your family and friends still asking you to help them when you have absolutely nothing left to give? Here are some useful tips to to reduce your stress and decide whether to help a friend or family member when you are feeling burnt out or overwhelmed.

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.

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?

No need to continue faking it till you make it. You can go out there and live your dreams by following these tips.

Are you worried about where you are going to live after your divorce? Do you want to purchase a home during a divorce but unsure if it is possible? Or, what to do if you want to purchase a home during your divorce? We talk with Anne Brannon, AVP Senior Mortgage Loan Officer with Johnson Bank, who gives you helpful tips to securing a mortgage for your next home now.

Unfortunately, it isn't enough to file the divorce paperwork to start the divorce process. The court can’t make decisions or rulings unless it has jurisdiction over you and your spouse. The court gains jurisdiction over you when you meet residency requirements and file. The court achieves jurisdiction over your spouse when he receives official and verifiable notice of the divorce so he has an opportunity to object to what you’re asking for. Here is firsthand information about the process server does and how they can help you. I interviewed Mark of Due Process Service, LLC.