PROTECTING YOUR INTERESTS IN WISCONSIN DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW CASES

The divorce lawyers at our firm, Phegley Law Offices LLC, offer comprehensive legal services in all areas related to divorce and family law. To make an appointment to discuss a divorce-related or family law matter with one of our knowledgeable and experienced attorneys contact us today at either 262.637.8803 or by e-mail in the Contact Us section of this website. We can and will help you!

Divorce

Divorce and legal separation are never easy. There are many aspects regarding asset and debt division that must be addressed and will have life-long effects. Our experienced divorce lawyers provide peace of mind and the certainty that no aspect of your divorce proceedings will be overlooked.

Child Custody and Physical Placement

Our attorneys will explain the distinction between custody and placement as well as the different types. Joint and sole legal custody, along with primary and shared physical placement are the terms used to describe the different types of custody and placement options. We will help you explore the best type of custody and placement arrangement for you and your children.

Placement

Once custody is determined, a placement schedule is drafted to provide both parents with regular and consistent opportunities to spend time with their child or children. A placement schedule, known under Wisconsin Law as "periods of placement", is drafted focusing on the needs of the minor children and the parents.

Occasionally, grandparents or other interested persons may also be entitled to spend time with the children. In those instances, a visitation schedule may be ordered to provide grandparents or others an opportunity to spend some meaningful time with the children.

Our attorneys will help you determine the best way to proceed in developing a schedule for periods of placement or visitation.

Support Obligations

Child support determinations require calculations of the income, periods of placement and potential income of each spouse; as well as other factors including the needs, age, and educational requirements of each child. Spousal support (also called maintenance or alimony) is determined by factors including the length of the marriage and the income levels of the former spouses. After support is awarded, it may need to be enforced. Our attorneys can help with all matters related to child and spousal support (maintenance/alimony), including petitioning for a modification of a support order if circumstances change.

Division of Marital Property

When a marriage ends, property, including real estate, pensions, savings accounts, stocks and bonds, along with other assets must be divided. Our attorneys will make sure that all property acquired during the marriage is part of the calculation of marital property. When necessary, we hire investigative accountants, pension experts and appraisers to identify and valuate marital property.

Grandparent Rights

Wisconsin Law provides for the visitation rights of grandparents and other persons who have an established relationship with children caught in the middle of family court proceedings. Our attorneys can help all family members maintain a meaningful relationship with the children in these circumstances.

Other Family Law Matters

In addition to the issues related to divorce, our skilled family law attorneys provide representation to individuals and families in other areas of family law, including :

• paternity
• annulment
• adoptions
• guardianships
• child abuse
• prenuptial agreements
• domestic violence
• restraining orders

For more information about divorce and family law, visit our family law FAQ page.