How do I file for divorce in Wisconsin without a lawyer?
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How do I file for divorce in Wisconsin without a lawyer?
If you choose to represent yourself, the first step to filing for divorce is to thoroughly complete the summons, petition, confidential petition addendum, and other required circuit court forms provided by the Wisconsin Court System. Required divorce forms depend on your situation and may differ from county to county.
How long do you have to be married in Wisconsin to get alimony?
10 years
Is an inheritance considered marital property in Wisconsin?
In general, Wisconsin law presumes that all property acquired by either spouse prior to or during a marriage is marital property. However, the law also provides that any asset that either spouse receives as a gift from a third party, or as an inheritance, is excluded from the marital estate.
Is an inheritance part of marital property?
Generally, inheritances are not subject to equitable distribution because, by law, inheritances are not considered marital property. Instead, inheritances are treated as separate property belonging to the person who received the inheritance, and therefore may not be divided between the parties in a divorce.
Who gets the wedding ring in a divorce in Wisconsin?
If the original engagement/wedding rings are lost and you purchase new ones during the marriage, then they too become marital property to be divided. If there is an agreement as to who keeps the ring, the court will follow what the two parties agree on.
What is considered marital property in Wisconsin?
Marital property includes all income and possessions a couple acquires after their “determination date” (with certain exceptions). The determination date is the latest of: the couple’s marriage day; the date when they both took up residence in Wisconsin; or Jan. 1, 1986.
