Wisconsin Family Law Frequently Asked Questions
Divorce
- How does abandonment affect a divorce in WI?
- Is adultery illegal in Wisconsin?
- What are the qualifications for annulment in Wisconsin?
- What is collaborative divorce in WI?
- What's the difference between legal separation and divorce in Wisconsin?
- Is there common law marriage in Wisconsin?
- Can a spouse refuse to get a divorce in Wisconsin?
- How much is a divorce in Wisconsin?
- Do I need a lawyer to get a divorce in WI?
- How do I file for divorce in WI?
- What forms do I need?
- What are divorce residency requirements in Wisconsin?
- What are grounds for divorce in Wisconsin?
- How long does it take to get a divorce in Wisconsin?
- How long does it take to get a marriage license in Wisconsin?
- What is mediation?
- How long do I have to wait before remarry after my WI divorce?
- Can a divorce be reversed in WI?
- Is it legal for gay people to get married in Wisconsin?
- What is an uncontested divorce in Wisconsin?
Child Custody
- How does joint custody work in the state?
- How can I get temporary custody?
- Can adultery affect child custody in WI?
- When can a child choose which parent to live with in Wisconsin?
- What is spousal interference?
- When can child custody be modified in WI?
- Can I change my child's last name without permission in Wisconsin?
- Who decides child custody in WI?
- Can a non-parent get custody in WI?
- Can grandparents get visitation rights in WI?
- When is a parent considered unfit in WI?
- How to courts determine child custody in Wisconsin?
- What is legal custody in Wisconsin?
- What is the difference between physical and legal custody in Wisconsin?
Alimony
- Alimony terms, timelines, and taxes in WI
- Does cheating affect alimony in Wisconsin?
- How is a spousal support calculated in WI?
- How can I collect unpaid alimony in the state?
- When can alimony be modified in Wisconsin?
- When does alimony end in Wisconsin?
- How do courts determine alimony in Wisconsin?
- What are the tax implications of alimony in Wisconsin?
- How long does alimony last in Wisconsin?
Property Division
- Can I buy a home during a divorce in WI?
- Is an inheritance marital property in Wisconsin?
- Is Wisconsin a 50/50 state for divorce?
- Is Wisconsin a joint property state?
- What is marital-debt?
- Is Wisconsin a marital property state?
- What is considered non-marital property in WI?
- How do postnuptial agreements work in the state?
- How do prenuptial agreements work in Wisconsin?
- What does survivorship marital property mean?
- Who gets to keep the wedding/engagement rings in WI?