Our modern society values individualism and a clean-cut “do it yourself’ attitude. We surround ourselves with television shows and read books in order to unravel the complexities of any topic to handle whatever comes our way. Therefore, it is not unusual for some couples to believe they can handle a divorce proceeding on their own without any legal background and hiring attorneys. However, amidst our growing individualism, divorce law is a realm in which couples cannot prevail without hiring an experienced and successful divorce attorney. A divorce attorney like myself will inform you of what you do not even know about your rights and assets. I will strive to protect you and your family from undesired outcomes in court. Here at Peter C. Lloyd, LLC in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, we are prepared to work hard for your rights to your assets, family relationships, and speed up the messy and emotional process of divorce and bring you closer towards the happiness and freedom that you desire.

When filing for divorce in Wisconsin, including Portage County and Wood County, it is important to know some of the basics in the process to clear away the stress and complexities that so many clients face. You must be a resident of Wisconsin for 6 months before filing for divorce in our courts, and a resident of your particular county for 30 days. The process involves filing a summons, petition and filing fee of $250-300. Once this is filed there is a required of 120 day waiting period before your divorce can be completed. This involves later hearings and attorney meetings. When filing for a divorce, couples must analyze their life together and discuss the consequences for child-rearing and how much time each parent spends with the children for which you will need a perfect parenting plan. On the other hand, there are also issues of child support payments and spousal support, as well as other financial decisions in splitting assets, selling homes, dividing debt and retirement savings, and property. While this may seem daunting at first, attaining a well-versed and experienced divorce attorney can add ease and confidence to the process.

As an accomplished and seasoned attorney who practices all throughout Wisconsin, including Stevens Point, I know the ins and outs of divorce law, as well as the hidden rules and concepts that can unravel the complexities of financial issues, property division, and child custody that may cloud your mind during a divorce. I will explore all possible outcomes and show you choices in your unique divorce proceeding that you may not even have known existed. It is easy for couples to become buried in court documents and paperwork, so it is important to hire an attorney such as myself to collect these forms, organize them and present them in the proper legal format during hearings, depositions, and meetings. In the past, I have used my expertise in helping couples discover hidden assets they did not know they had, and act as a buffer in communicating complex legal ideas to each party in order to create transparency and simplicity in the divorce proceedings.

The process of divorce is never a simple one. A couple must decide to unravel their life together in order to pursue individual happiness, yet sometimes there are casualties in finances, children, assets, homes, and families. However, divorce does not have to be faced alone. Here at Peter C. Lloyd, LLC, our team is prepared and ready to guide couples through messy divorce proceedings with grace, experience, and simplicity.

Olivia Widalski