by John T. Fields | Jun 30, 2020 | Divorce Process
In 2018, there were over 782,000 divorces in the US. If you are considering divorce or your spouse has asked you for a divorce, you may be feeling many different emotions. Did you know that there are 5 emotional stages of divorce? Like you would grieve...
by John T. Fields | May 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic continues to dynamically change and impact our daily lives. Our client support services remain uninterrupted. We have adjusted our client support to manage everyone’s safety. John T. Fields & Associates continues to work...
by John T. Fields | Nov 27, 2017 | Divorce Process
Mediation is a tool used by the courts in many types of family law cases. Mediation is used during the divorce process, to settle disputes between two parents that are not married and to settle matters between the parties after the divorce is over. The role of a...
by John T. Fields | Nov 10, 2017 | Divorce Process
“I want a divorce.” We all hate those words in that combination. We never want to hear them, but many of us have, either directly or indirectly. If only saying those words can make a divorce happen, like spreading magic dust or saying “Beetlejuice” three times. Alas,...
by John T. Fields | Nov 10, 2017 | Divorce Process
Are you nervous about the cost to file for divorce in Wisconsin? If you’ve already made the difficult decision to sever a relationship with a spouse, it may help to know that costs vary widely depending on how a divorce is contested. Regardless of whether your...
by John T. Fields | Nov 10, 2017 | Divorce Process
Making the decision to file for divorce is never easy. When a relationship falters and seems beyond the point of repair, it might make sense for both parties to legally part ways. While difficult, certain factors can make filing for divorce less of a burden. It...
by John T. Fields | Nov 10, 2017 | Child Custody
Children are perhaps the most at risk for trauma in a divorce, legal separation or custody case. This is why, in Wisconsin, the child’s best interests are always considered first. The courts in Wisconsin handle custody cases in a conciliatory way, where the first...
by John T. Fields | Sep 26, 2017 | Divorce Process
Help! I just got served with divorce papers! State law has very specific provisions outlining how the divorce process in Wisconsin begins. When someone gets served divorce papers, their best response is to immediately contact a Madison divorce attorney. Under the...
by John T. Fields | Dec 21, 2016 | Divorce Process
Whether negotiating a settlement or engaging in a high asset divorce dispute, rights to retirement savings and pensions are incredibly important. Pensions and retirement savings are valuable bargaining chips are often overlooked by spouses preoccupied with...
by John T. Fields | Dec 21, 2016 | Article
Dealing with a uncooperative spouse during the divorce process can be very stressful. Even the most amicable divorce comes with its fair share of stress, but when one spouse is determined to make the situation as difficult as possible, it can seem unbearable. Perhaps...
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