Couples often believe that if they didn't sign a prenuptial agreement prior to the marriage, it's too late to remedy the situation. That's not the case, as postnuptial agreements are also an option.
There are 2 types of joint custody
Your spouse asks for a divorce. Your first instinct is simply to say that you want to get joint custody of the kids. After all, as a parent, you desperately do not want those relationships to fall apart, even if your marriage is over.
What assets are subject to split during divorce proceedings?
Wisconsin constitutes one of the nine states that follow community property laws during divorces. These laws, compared to the other divorce process under equitable distribution, work to divide marriage assets into a 50/50 split. The court will look at all assets of a married couple and determine whether property constitutes individual or community property, and in doing so, the court can ensure that spouses receive their rightfully owned separate assets, as well as half of their marital assets.
