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Wisconsin Family Law Insider
All about navigating Family Law in Wisconsin — your resource for practical answers on divorce, child custody, property division, and other family legal matters. Join Managing Partner Holly Mullin as she sits down with our experienced attorneys to tackle the questions Wisconsin residents ask most.
Our podcast cuts through legal complexity to deliver straightforward guidance on Wisconsin's unique family law landscape. Whether you're facing a family legal challenge now or planning for the future, we provide insights that matter.
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Wisconsin Family Law Insider
How is Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) Calculated in Wisconsin? - #6
How do courts calculate spousal maintenance (alimony)? In this Wisconsin Family Law Insider episode, Sterling Lawyers Managing Partner Holly Mullin sits down with Partner Austin Miller to break down this often subjective aspect of family law. Whether you're potentially paying or receiving maintenance, understanding how courts make these determinations is crucial. They explore:
- The key difference between maintenance and child support in Wisconsin divorces
- Why longer marriages (10+ years) are more likely to involve maintenance obligations
- How courts weigh "need" versus "fairness" when determining maintenance awards
- Why Wisconsin isn't truly a "50/50 state" when it comes to income division
Listen in for practical insights on Wisconsin's maintenance framework, including why maintaining pre-divorce living standards in separate households is rarely possible. This foundational knowledge will help you better prepare for financial discussions during your family law case.