Helpful Tips from a Wisconsin Family Law Attorney

No matter what questions you have about your divorce or about Wisconsin divorce laws, you can find the answers you need from First Look Family Law. Attorney Karyn Gimbel Youso has been a family law attorney and mediator in practice for over 25 years, and she’s here to help you make the best informed decisions regarding your family’s future.

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Why Do I Need an Attorney for My Wisconsin Divorce?

You may have met someone who claims that they successfully represented themselves in their divorce case and prepared all of the necessary documents without the assistance of an attorney. The part you seldom hear about is what happens to their lives later after their DIY divorce is final. If you are ...

What do I Need to Know Before Initiating My Wisconsin Divorce

Logically, you know that filing for divorce is going to alter your relationship with your spouse and your life. However, once the case begins, both may change in expected and unexpected ways. If you are considering filing for divorce, you will want to know: What do I need to know before initiating m...

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What are the Chances of Getting Maintenance/alimony in Waukesha County?

For many people, ending a marriage will mean abruptly adapting to living on their own after having bui...

How do Wisconsin Divorce Courts handle domestic Violence?

When there is domestic violence in a marriage, the abuse is often why the relationship ends in divorce...

What Factors Will a Wisconsin Court Consider about Child Custody in My Divorce?

When parents can’t agree, child custody can be one of the most contentious and complex issues to...

Can I Move While my Wisconsin Divorce is Pending?

Going through a divorce often means having to make significant changes to your life. During your case,...

Does Wisconsin allow me to divorce without going to court?

Since the start of the pandemic, Wisconsin divorce courts have had to adapt their practices to respond to chan...

Will my ex ever be ordered to pay my attorney's fees in my Wisconsin family law case?

Family law cases can be stressful and expensive, especially when the parties have high conflict. Depending on ...

What is a reasonable amount to pay for a Brookfield/Waukesha divorce?

For many people, going through a divorce may be the first time they have to hire an attorney and go through a ...

What custody/placement rights do grandparents have in Wisconsin?

When parents of minor children divorce, the impact often reaches beyond the immediate family. In-laws wh...

Is it Better to Get Divorced in Waukesha County or Milwaukee County? Do I have a choice?

Contemplating divorce can be overwhelming on multiple levels. Emotionally, you may be navigating painful feeli...

What is a Divorce Coach, and Do I Need One?

Going through a divorce is one of the most life-altering events a person can experience. As your case moves fo...

My Ex and I Just Separated: How Will I Know if It’s Time to Move On?

Separation from your spouse can be the first step towards various possible outcomes. For some, time apart can ...

My Ex and I Have Different Religions: Who Gets to Decide Our Child’s Place of Worship?

During divorce, parents have to determine how they are going to raise their kids going forward. If both parent...

How the Internet Can be Your Best Friend and Worst Enemy During Divorce

Today we can go online for everything from ordering groceries to attending doctor’s appointments. Furthe...

Why Is There More Than One Way to Divorce?

On the surface, it may seem that the only option during divorce is to go to court and fight over terms with yo...

How to Have a New Romantic Relationship While Still Maintaining an Active, Healthy Co-parenting Relationship with your Ex

Getting through a divorce with children can be emotional for everyone involved. As a parent, you have to devot...

Pets in Wisconsin Divorce: Why it may be time to rethink the "property" definition and move to a "custody" evaluation