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Wisconsin Divorce Myth: You Don't Have to Separate Before Filing - #67
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Waiting to file for divorce because you haven't moved out yet? That delay is based on a requirement Wisconsin law never actually imposed.
Wisconsin has no separation requirement before filing for divorce. Jeff Hughes, attorney and founder at Sterling Law Offices, breaks down where this myth comes from, what the law actually says, and what couples lose by waiting months — or longer — for something that was never legally necessary.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
- What Wisconsin law actually requires before you can file for divorce
- Why the separation myth is so easy to believe — and where it really comes from
- How the 120-day waiting period is misunderstood as a separation rule
- What the courts look at when one spouse says the marriage is over
- What you risk financially and legally by delaying the process
Listen in to discover how to stop waiting on a requirement that doesn't exist and start protecting your finances, your parenting rights, and your future — instead of losing months to a myth.