Divorce

If you are contemplating a divorce, it is vital that you understand the procedures involved. The Central Wisconsin divorce lawyers of Tlusty, Hittner, Kennedy & Freeburg always make sure that their clients understand exactly what arrangements are best for their specific situation.

From the moment that a complaint for divorce is filed, it is considered "contested" until all of the issues of the marital partnership are resolved. These issues include child custody and placement, child support, child visitation, spousal support (aka "alimony"), any domestic violence issues, the division of assets and debts, as well as many other issues concerning the marriage. For more information on Family Law and Divorce, please see our Family Law Newsletter

Contested Divorce

If the parties have open issues that cannot be resolved, then the case continues to be considered a contested divorce. A contested divorce can be as simple as being unable to agree on who keeps the family pet, or it can be very complex, involving joint custody arrangements or abusive spouses that require restraining orders. Mediation is one option in a contested divorce, but it isn't always the right answer for everyone.

Typically, contested divorces involve going to court to arrive at a settlement. Involving the court system in determining a settlement is called litigation. Litigated matters are rarely simple, and require the assistance of a skilled Wisconsin divorce lawyer.

Since divorce litigation is usually quite complex, emotionally taxing, and financially costly, the Wausau, Wisconsin divorce settlement lawyers of Tlusty, Hittner, Kennedy & Freeburg make sure that their clients are truly prepared for the ordeal before proceeding. Armed with decades of litigation experience, their attorneys can achieve optimal results for their clients. If your divorce is one in which issues remain in dispute, please consider taking advantage of the free initial consultation offered by Tlusty, Hittner, Kennedy, & Freeburg.

Uncontested Divorce

When divorcing spouses agree on all issues, including child support, child custody and placement, visitation, spousal support, division of assets, and more, they may submit divorce papers, in the form of a stipulation, for the court to review. If the court finds that the stipulation is fair and just to all parties concerned, the court may sign the stipulation and it may become a part of the Divorce Decree, or Resolution.

However, if the court should find that aspects of the stipulation are not fair, or that they do not meet the requirements of the laws of Wisconsin, they may set the stipulation aside and proceed as they determine necessary and proper for the circumstances.

Divorces are seldom as simple as they may seem. Even if you and your spouse are in agreement on all of your issues, hiring a divorce attorney to review your agreement is wise. Quite often, after people believe they have come to an understanding, they find, when it is too late, that compromises they do not remember making are part of a court order. Once the court approves an agreement, modifications become very difficult and often expensive. The Wausau, Wisconsin divorce settlement lawyers of Tlusty, Hittner, Kennedy & Freeburg have written thousands of agreements; they will listen to your needs and goals and construct a document that represents your wishes.

For a free initial consultation with a divorce attorney from Tlusty, Hittner, Kennedy and Freeburg, S.C., Call 715-359-3188 locally, 1-800-662-5432 toll-free, or visit the firm's contact page today. They serve the Wausau / Schofield, WI area, including the counties of Marathon, Vilas, Oneida, Price, Adams, Wood, Portage, Lincoln, Taylor, Langlade, Clark, and Shawano.