Wisconsin Family Law Insider

Confused about how Wisconsin calculates child support? In this Wisconsin Family Law Insider episode, Sterling Lawyers Managing Partner Holly Mullin sits down with Partner Austin Miller to break down this often misunderstood aspect of family law. Whether you're paying or receiving support, understanding how courts determine these amounts is crucial.  They explore: The three key factors that de...

Worried about losing your home in a Wisconsin divorce? In this Wisconsin Family Law Insider episode, I reveal 5 essential strategies that could help you keep your house when most people think it's impossible.  Drawing from our experience handling hundreds of cases each month, I share: How special "divorce buyout loans" let you access up to 95-97% of your home's value (unlike tr...

How do Wisconsin courts divide property in a divorce? In this Wisconsin Family Law Insider episode, Sterling Lawyers CEO and Co-Founder Jeff Hughes sits down with our Managing Partner, Holly Mullin, to explain Wisconsin's approach to property division. As one of only 9-10 states with "marital property" laws, Wisconsin starts with a unique presumption that can surprise many people. ...

Is alimony in Wisconsin more complex than you thought? In this Wisconsin Family Law Insider episode, Sterling Lawyers Managing Partner Holly Mullin discusses how courts determine maintenance awards in divorce cases. Unlike child support that uses a simple formula, maintenance (Wisconsin's term for alimony) depends heavily on which judge you get and which county you're in.  We explore: Th...

How do Wisconsin courts decide custody and placement? In this Wisconsin Family Law Insider episode, our managing partner Holly Mullin breaks down this critical process.  We clarify: The important distinction between custody (decision-making authority) and placement (physical time with children) The step-by-step process courts follow - from required mediation to guardian ad litem investigations Fac...