Recent Changes to Wisconsin Family Law

Wisconsin follows a no-fault divorce system, where the only legal ground for divorce is that the marriage is irretrievably broken, either stated under oath by both parties or demonstrated through a period of living apart for 12 months prior to filing for divorce.In Wisconsin, a divorce cannot proceed to a final hearing until 120 days have passed since the service of the summons and petition, although this waiting period can be waived by the court under compelling circumstances.Wisconsin's family law mandates a 50/50 division of property upon divorce, recognizing the state as a community property jurisdiction, but separate property acquired through specific means like inheritance or gifts remains with the individual spouse.Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-a...

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