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Is Legal Separation the Right Option For You and Your Spouse?

Is Legal Separation the Right Option For You and Your Spouse?

You may be considering ending the relationship between you and your spouse, but for one reason or another have not been able to come to terms with what a divorce would entail. Fortunately, in the state of Wisconsin, Legal Separation offers another option. A legal separation is a court-ordered arrangement in which a married couple formalizes a separation while remaining legally married. The process of legal separation is actually quite similar to divorce in that the court order generally specifies the following: Spousal Support or Alimony Child Custody and Placement Child Support Division of Property and Debts Couples may seek

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Mediation is a Great Tool for an Amicable Divorce

Mediation is a Great Tool for an Amicable Divorce

Divorces that are resolved in the courtroom can be time-consuming, expensive, emotionally exhausting, and unpredictable. If you and your spouse are looking for an amicable, efficient, and cost-effective way to end your marriage, mediation may be a good option. Mediation allows you and your soon-to-be-ex the opportunity to decide the terms of your divorce rather than leaving it up to a judge. During mediation, a neutral third party (the mediator) will help facilitate the resolution of parties’ disputes through meaningful and productive discussion between both spouses. While every couple’s situation is different, you can typically expect divorce mediation to tackle

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Starting Over at 50 After Divorce?

Going through a divorce after the age of 50 can be overwhelming. You’ve built a life with your spouse and probably been together for a long time. This is a highly complex situation, and you deserve to have a dedicated and experienced advocate on your side. 

Whether you have questions about divorce or need representation in your divorce in Green Bay, Wisconsin, our experienced and compassionate divorce attorneys can help. Contact Gage-Michaels Law Firm to learn more about our legal services.

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