Does Wisconsin have alimony?
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Does Wisconsin have alimony?
According to Wisconsin law, a court can order alimony payments for a limited or indefinite length of time. If spouses choose to divorce after decades of marriage, and the payee is of an age where going back to school is unreasonable, a court may award alimony for an indefinite length of time.
Does alimony stop if you live with someone?
Yes. Cohabitation terminates alimony as long as the couple is living together on a continuing and conjugal basis. Paying spouse must file a motion for termination of alimony. The paying spouse can stop paying as of the date a court finds the cohabitation began.
Can my ex claim money from my new partner?
Since it is your house, your new partner’s ex cannot make any claim against your property. If your partner has children from his marriage and they are predominantly going to live with his ex-wife then she may say their housing needs should be added to her own housing needs so she should have more of the equity.
What happens if my ex doesn’t pay child support?
An Attorney Can Help Protect Your Rights and Enforce a Child Support Order. The consequences of violating a court order cut both ways. If your ex refuses to pay child support, they’re in violation, and they risk being held in contempt and receiving fines or even jail time.
How do I know if my ex is working?
Call the local domestic relations office, if you have a child custody and support arrangement. Domestic relations should have his last record of employment and can let you know if he is still at the listed job. Call his family or friends, if you have a positive relationship with them.
What if the custodial parent lies about her income?
California state law takes financial disclosure in family law seriously. If you can prove your ex lied about his or her income and financial situation to avoid paying alimony or child support, you may have a case against him or her for breach of fiduciary duty.
Do I have to tell my ex where I work?
Prior to filing a court action, you have no legal duty or obligation to disclose your employment information. If you ex-husband files for child support, I would recommend that you employ an attorney to assist you with this process.
How do I prove non custodial parent income?
You can ask the judge to order the other parent to bring proof of his or her income to court. Proof might include pay stubs, W-2 forms, or tax returns….
- You are still entitled to visit your child according to the court order.
- You must continue to pay what the court ordered until the court changes its order.
How does a judge impute income?
Courts will only impute income when a parent voluntarily changes their job and/or income. Specifically, courts will impute income when a parent is voluntarily unemployed or voluntarily underemployed.
Can I lose custody if I work night shifts?
A night job puts the kibosh on custody because courts generally expect a custodial parent to be with the kids when they are asleep.
