We provide a broad range of family law services to clients in Wisconsin, handling all matters related to divorce, including:

 

• Child custody and visitation — Our lawyers help clients work out custody, placement, and visitation agreements, focusing on the best interests of the children. We will also try to set up arrangements that promote your rights as a parent.

• Child support — We will look carefully at all proposed child support orders to ensure compliance with state guidelines and make certain we account for all income.

• Spousal support or maintenance — We will work with you to identify whether support is necessary and to determine how much should be paid and for how long.

• The division of marital property— We will help you divide marital property under Wisconsin community property laws.

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We protect the rights of men and women at any phase of a divorce, from the initial filing through post-decree requests for modification or enforcement. Our lawyers represent either side in domestic violence proceedings, as well as paternity disputes. We have extensive experience representing clients in family court. Nonetheless, we will always evaluate whether a negotiated settlement is in your best interests and if so, will use our skill, knowledge, and determination to get the outcome you want.

 

We offer candid and frank legal advice so clients always know the true state of their cases and whether litigation is the best available option for protecting their rights.

 

CARING MILWAUKEE CHILD CUSTODY AND DIVORCE ATTORNEYS

We can provide this level of service because we have dedicated our team entirely to serving clients’ divorce and family law needs on a 1-to-1 basis. This personalized legal attention means we can deliver legal services that are tailored to the unique needs of each individual client matter.

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MILWAUKEE COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE LAWYERS

Collaborative divorce is another option for families facing an end to a marriage. At the very beginning of the collaborative divorce process, the couple agrees that they will work together to reach a settlement regarding child custody and physical placement, along with all financial issues in their divorce. The couple agrees that these settlements will be sought after in a way that meets the needs of all family members, including the children. The couple, and their lawyers, each agree in writing that they will not go to court to have a Judge determine any of their unsettled issues. In the event the parties do not succeed in settling their differences privately, the lawyers must both withdraw. This is a foundation of the collaborative process and creates an incentive for everyone to reach agreements.

 

There are four key principles on which the collaborative divorce process is built:

 

• A written pledge not to litigate in court;

• A withdrawal of both attorneys if either party chooses to litigate;

• An open and complete exchange of all information; and

• Negotiations to the priorities of all family members.

 

Collaborative lawyers in Milwaukee act as legal advisors and problem solvers rather than as positional advocates. We seek solutions to problems as opposed to successful outcomes in trial. Couples around the county have said that divorces resolved collaboratively are less financially and emotionally painful, and prevent post-judgment returns to court when new issues arise between the parties.

 

Generally, the collaborative process begins by the parties meeting together with their lawyers in what is referred to as a “four­-way settlement conference.” Each party has the advice of a Milwaukee divorce lawyer who is specially trained in the practice of Collaborative Law as well as experienced in the practice of family law. The couple can also involve other professionals, including mental health professionals and financial advisors. These professionals are jointly chosen to provide input and assure informed decision-making rather than taking sides.

 

Potential clients can schedule a free initial consultation with our firm by calling 414-372-0909. You can also reach us at info@wiflr.com. All communications between our law firm and potential clients remain entirely confidential.