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Divorce or Legal Separation: Which Option Is Right for You?
By Ryan Kautzer August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

Understand the key differences between divorce and legal separation in Wisconsin, including filing requirements, legal rights, and what each option means for your future. There…

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Spousal Social Security Benefits in Wisconsin: Eligibility, Benefits, and Divorce Considerations
By Carly Thiel July 29, 2026July 31, 2026

Learn who qualifies, how much you may receive, and how spousal Social Security benefits can impact retirement and maintenance after divorce. Social Security benefits are…

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Marital Property Agreements: Planning for the Future, Not Planning for Divorce
By Megan Kerscher-Walsh July 23, 2026August 13, 2026

Marital property agreements are not necessarily about divorce. More often, they are about ensuring that a couple, not the state, decides how they will handle their financial affairs.

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Reporting Income Changes in Child Support and Maintenance Cases
By Jacob Birenbaum July 14, 2026August 12, 2026

Learn who must report income changes, what counts as gross income, and how Wisconsin’s updated law could affect your child support or spousal maintenance obligations.

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Understanding Witness Testimony in Wisconsin Family Law
By Kyle Kaufman July 7, 2026August 12, 2026

Family court cases are complex, and courts may need witnesses to resolve issues related to divorce, child custody, child placement, child support, spousal maintenance, and the division of property.

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Grandparents’ Rights For Visitation Under Wisconsin Law
By Ryan Kautzer June 30, 2026July 31, 2026

There are several avenues for grandparents or other loved ones to pursue if they wish to obtain court ordered visitation, and they depend on the unique facts of each case.

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Representing Yourself In Family Court? Read This First.
By Kyle Kaufman June 11, 2026July 31, 2026

Representing yourself is a right that we all have, but I have seen it backfire many times. That’s why I want to offer these five tips for someone representing themselves in family court.

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Family Court Doesn’t Favor Mothers – Here’s What They Actually Care About
By Kyle Kaufman April 27, 2026May 11, 2026

Is there such a thing as gender bias in the courtroom? Many individuals walk into family court believing the odds are stacked against them due to their gender. Our personal experience shows a distinct pattern you should know about.

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What Wisconsin Child Support Really Covers – And the Mistakes Parents Keep Making
By Kyle Kaufman February 19, 2026March 18, 2026

One of the biggest myths floating around Wisconsin family law is the idea that child support pays for everything. It does not. That belief alone fuels…

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