Divorce is the most common path to legally end a marriage, but navigating it successfully requires candid, strategic legal counsel. A divorce or legal separation addresses every key aspect of restructuring your life, including:

• Asset & Debt Division: Fairly allocating property, accounts, and financial obligations.

• Spousal Maintenance: Establishing spousal support (commonly known as alimony).

• Child Custody & Placement: Determining decision-making authority and physical parenting time.

• Child Support: Ensuring appropriate financial support for minor children.

Legal separation follows a similar path to divorce, and can be a preferred alternative depending on personal, financial, or religious circumstances. We understand the deep nuances of Wisconsin family law and stay at the forefront of evolving legal strategies to provide you with a thorough analysis of your options.

Collaborative Divorce is an option for couples seeking to resolve disputes respectfully outside of court. In this process, both parties formally agree not to litigate, commit to full financial disclosure, and negotiate in good faith. Attorney Megan Phillips has held specialized Collaborative Divorce certification through the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin (CFLCW) for over 10 years. In collaborative cases, both spouses work with trained attorneys and interdisciplinary specialists (such as financial advisors and child specialists) to craft tailored, lasting agreements without stepping into a courtroom.