Wisconsin Divorce Lawyers for Women

Child Custody & Placement Laws Have Changed

Times have changed from the expectation that a mother will get more child placement because she was the stay-at-home mom. The law and the judges are no longer biased when it comes to child placement. The children's best interest is the primary consideration to determine placement and custody. Our attorneys will sit down with you and make sure you are in the best position to get what is best for your children.

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Spousal Support and Occupation Transition Services

Our attorneys can help previous stay-at-home moms obtain a new job. We will discuss whether spousal support may be an option for you.

Regardless of your situation, you have enough on your plate, especially if you don't notice any signs your husband wants a divorce. Contact our firm today, so you can continue to be a strong female with a team of attorneys behind you, fighting for your best interest.

Divergent attorneys will be your fiercest advocate in court -- aggressively protecting you, your assets and what's rightfully yours.

Have You Been Served Divorce Papers?

If you were recently served divorce papers in Wisconsin, you have 20 days to file a response. Act fast and get ahead of the process by consulting with one of our experienced family law attorneys to learn how to protect your rights, assets, and children.

Divorce mediations in Wisconsin

Divorce mediation is the best option for couples who agree on all aspects of their divorce. This fast & inexpensive alternative to traditional divorce consists of 4-5 meetings where spouses work with a neutral mediator to come to agreements about all aspects of your divorce. Your proceedings are 100% confidential and both spouses have complete control over all decisions. Our certified divorce mediation attorney Trisha Festerling performs mediations at all 5 Divergent Family Law offices in Milwaukee, Glendale, Brookfield, Madison & Appleton.

Wisconsin Divorce Process

Divergent Family Law will advise you through all stages and issues that arise including:

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Meeting With a Divorce Lawyer: 3 Things You Need to Discuss

Taking that leap toward starting a divorce can be a daunting and emotional experience. As you prepare to consult with an attorney, make sure you are prepared to discuss important details to your case. There are three main things that always come up in a consult:

1. Property Division and Assets

In a divorce, there will have to be a division of property owned by each party. At your initial consultation, you should have a rough idea of all the major property, assets, and debts in the marriage. Documentation plays a crucial role in divorce, so getting the documentation together on all of the assets and debts is a key move to organize yourself for your consultation.

2. Child Support, Placement, and Custody

If there are minor children that are a product of your marriage, you are going to have to come up with a child support, placement, and custody plan. In Wisconsin, child support should be expected because both parents are legally obligated to financially support their children. In divorces, placement and support tend to be the most difficult issues to resolve. It is imperative that you work with your attorney, letting them know all of the skeletons in your closet so they can work with you to deliver the best results for you. At the end of the day, each party needs to keep the children’s best interest on the forefront of their mind when discussing this topic.

3. Attorney Fee Structure and Timeline

When finding a Wisconsin family law attorney, you want to ensure that their fees and fee structure are well within your budget. A respectable attorney will be up front and forward with their costs, meaning no hidden fees. Be prepared to discuss fees with an attorney and know realistically what you can afford up front or if you need a payment plan.

An attorney can also go over a timeline as to the divorce. In Wisconsin, there is a minimum 120 day waiting period, but an experienced attorney can discuss with you the realistic timeline for a divorce.

The best thing to do is to have an attorney who understands you unique position and who is willing to fight for you. It is important you are able to trust and confide in your divorce lawyer and that you choose one who is experienced in family law.