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Racine’s Trusted Divorce Lawyers

Going through a divorce can feel lonely and overwhelming. With Divergent Family Law’s Racine divorce attorneys on your side, you can move forward with confidence. Our divorce lawyers bring compassion and decades of experience guiding clients through Wisconsin’s divorce process. We take the time to understand your unique situation so we can tailor our legal strategies to meet your needs.

Divergent Family Law consists of some of the most highly-rated family law attorneys in Wisconsin, including one of the top 100 trial lawyers in the state appointed by the National Trial Lawyers Association. Whether negotiating agreements or litigating skillfully in court, we work to secure the best possible outcome.

You don’t need to go through a divorce alone. Contact the Racine divorce lawyers at Divergent Family Law to schedule a free case consultation. We’re here to support you each step of the way.

Steps to Divorce in Racine, WI

Step 1

Contact Us & Schedule

Contact our office to arrange a consultation with one of our experienced Milwaukee divorce lawyers at a convenient time for you.

Step 2

Attend your free consultation

At the consultation, we’ll listen to understand your unique situation and explain how our team can help you through each step from start to finish.

Step 3

Work with our family and divorce lawyers

Our compassionate legal team will advise you, handle all required filings and zealously represent your best interests throughout the proceedings.

Step 4

Divorce mediation or court hearing

We will pursue alternative mediation if possible to reach an amicable agreement out of court. We’re also prepared to forcefully advocate for you at any required hearings.

Step 5

Finalize divorce

After fulfilling the mandatory waiting period, we’ll ensure your divorce is properly finalized in court and address all outstanding issues.

Choose the Divorce Option That's Right For You

While divorce is never easy, choosing the appropriate legal process can help minimize stress. Our attorneys guide you in understanding the different divorce options to determine the best fit for your unique situation.

Uncontested Divorce

If you and your spouse can reach agreements on all terms like asset division, custody and spousal support, an uncontested divorce allows for faster, more affordable and low-conflict resolution.

Contested Divorce

In cases where spouses cannot mutually agree, a judge will make the final decision on any unresolved matters after each party presents evidence. Contested divorces tend to involve more adversarial in court, added expenses and extended timelines to complete the process.

Mediated Divorce

In mediation, a neutral third party facilitates cooperative negotiation between spouses to reach mutually agreeable terms. Mediation encourages open communication and allows you an active role in determining the outcome.

Annulments

Certain circumstances like fraud, failure to consummate, bigamy or incapacity at the time of marriage may qualify to have the marriage fully annulled or voided as if it never legally existed. An annulment relieves both parties of all marital rights and responsibilities.

Factors That May Affect Your Divorce

Length of the marriage

Children

Jointly Owned Assets or Debts

Income Disparity

Business Ownership

Employment Status

History of domestic violence, substance abuse or criminal history

Family Law Services in Racine

We offer support and legal guidance in Racine for:

Child Custody

Divergent Family Law helps parents navigate legal and physical child custody determinations during Wisconsin divorces. Wisconsin courts aim for arrangements allowing both parents to remain actively involved, but we will help advocate for solutions aligning with your child’s best interests – whether you would like to pursue sole or joint custody. We will also help you through the process of modifying custody or placement if circumstances change. Our attorneys take the time to understand your family’s dynamics to pursue a custody outcome to benefit your children’s well-being in the long run.

Child Support

Our lawyers ensure child support orders are fair and in compliance with Wisconsin guidelines based on income and child-related expenses. We protect your rights while calculating appropriate financial obligations for your unique situation. Child support amounts can vary significantly, so it’s crucial to have an accurate understanding of what you may owe or be owed.

Use our Wisconsin child support calculator tool to get an initial estimate of monthly payments based on factors like custody arrangements and medical expense costs. Our attorneys go beyond basic calculations to advocate for any adjustments needed due to special circumstances like specialized education or medical needs.

Divorce Mediation

For those seeking to avoid adversarial court battles, our mediators foster a cooperative environment to resolve divorce issues like property division and co-parenting plans out of court. Mediation allows you to have an active voice in crafting divorce terms you can both agree on, rather than leaving it entirely to a judge. It’s typically a much less expensive and less stressful option than litigation.

Paternity

We assist with legally establishing paternity, which determines visitation rights and child support responsibilities for fathers. Taking this step to confirm the biological father is important for pursuing parental rights and ensuring children receive fair financial support. Our lawyers handle paternity cases skillfully whether the parents are married or not.

High Net Worth

Our experienced Milwaukee divorce attorneys skillfully divide complex assets and finances in divorces involving significant wealth and property like businesses or trusts. With high net worth cases, properly valuing and equitably distributing assets is crucial to protecting your interests and investments. We apply a sophisticated understanding of tax implications, asset transfers, business valuations and more.

Military

For military members and spouses, we provide specialized guidance in navigating jurisdictional issues, military benefits and the unique challenges surrounding deployments and relocation. Our attorneys have a deep understanding of how military service and frequent moves impact divorce proceedings. We ensure your entitled benefits like pensions and healthcare are properly divided and we diligently represent your interests even when handling a multi-state or international divorce case.

Flexible Divorce Payment Plans for Racine Families

Turn to Divergent Family Law in Racine for compassionate guidance protecting your rights and future. Our award-winning attorneys provide flexible payment plans to make top-tier legal representation accessible to local families.

We’re proud to serve Racine and communities throughout Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, Brookfield, Glendale, Appleton and Madison. Contact us to learn more about divorce costs, timelines and how we can strategically protect your interests.

What’s Next?

You don’t have to walk the divorce path alone. Our compassionate Racine divorce lawyers provide skilled legal guidance to protect your future every step of the way. Whether you need assistance with alimony, child support, obtaining records, dividing property or any other family law matter, we are here to help.

Contact Divergent Family Law today to schedule a private, no-obligation consultation. We serve families from Lake Country, to Germantown, to Oak Creek and everywhere in between.

Racine Divorce FAQ

We recommend only communicating with your spouse through a divorce attorney. This will help you further on in court.
On average a divorce lawyer in Racine will charge anywhere from $100 - $350. We offer free case consultations and will give you an accurate quote for your divorce process.
How can you help me make this divorce as painless as possible?
Our team at Divergent Family Law understands that divorce is always an emotional process. We want you to get the outcome you deserve and do everything we can to treat you and your family with care and respect.
Who pays child support in Wisconsin?
Child support payments are determined by many factors including incomes and time spent with each parent. Check out our child support cost calculator to learn more.
How long does it take to resolve a divorce case?
In Wisconsin divorce cases are usually resolved 6-12 months after the divorce is filed. There is also a mandatory 120 wait period before your divorce hearing.
Should I negotiate with my spouse?
We recommend only communicating with your spouse through a divorce attorney. This will help you further on in court.