The lawyers at Kay & Andersen have represented many clients in divorce, paternity and child support proceedings. We also regularly assist clients with the drafting of marital agreements, prenuptial agreements, marital property agreements, and postnuptial agreements.  Click on the picture/link below for answers to Frequently Asked Questions, such as:

                                                             "Answering Your Legal Questions About Divorce"

• What are the grounds for divorce in Wisconsin?                                                                                   
• What is the difference between a divorce and a legal separation?
• What is an annulment?                                                                                                          
• How long must I live in Wisconsin before filing for divorce?
• How does either spouse start a divorce action?
• Can I get divorced if I don't know where my spouse is?
• How long does it take to get a divorce?
• Can my rights be protected between the start of a divorce action and the final hearing?
• How does the court decide who gets custody and physical placement of a child?
• How does the court determine child support payments?
• What is maintenance?
• How does the court decide whether to award maintenance?
• What is a wage assignment?
• How does the court divide property?
• What is a default divorce?
• What if my spouse and I can't reach an agreement?
• Can spouses use the same divorce lawyer?
• Will the court order my spouse to pay for my attorney?
• May a woman use her former name after a divorce?
• What can I do if I'm dissatisfied with the final divorce judgment?
• Can the final divorce judgment be changed in the future?
• Can I move to a new location after the divorce?
• What can I do if my former spouse disobeys a court order regarding custody, physical placement, child support, maintenance, or debt payments?
• If my spouse fails to pay bills as ordered by the court, can the creditor sue both of us?
• What is mediation?
• What are cooperative and collaborative divorce?
• What should I look for in a divorce lawyer?