Tax Filing Status Following Divorce Your marital status as of December 31 controls your filing status so if you and your spouse are not yet divorced by the deadline you can file a joint return, which will likely save you money. Alternatively, if you had a dependent living with you for more than half the… Read More »
Dividing Property in Divorce
Wisconsin Property Division Law Wisconsin is a community property state, where property is considered equally owned by both spouses. In a divorce, most property can be divided. The categories of property may include: household items such as furniture, appliances or personal items such as jewelry; automobiles; life insurance; securities and investments; deferred compensation such as… Read More »