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Contested Divorces in Wisconsin
Bayside, Wisconsin Lawyer serving Germantown, Mequon, Brown Deer & Northern Milwaukee
Most divorces end with both spouses agreeing to a set of terms which is then approved by the Wisconsin family court. While there are cases where the two sides simply cannot agree, and litigation is necessary. This is referred to as a "contested divorce".
If it does not appear that your case will settle or if your attorney feels that settlement negotiations may proceed better against the backdrop of a trial date, a trial date is requested. Upon the completion of all discovery, the case is set for a hearing. Please keep in mind that settlements sometimes occur just before trial. The attorney then recites the agreement on the record (before a judge and court reporter)
Though both parties may desire a divorce, if there is not an agreement on all issues, the matter is contested and a trial is necessary. Preparing for trial is an intense, time-consuming, and therefore, expensive process. Testimony requires preparation. All evidentiary documents are copies and cataloged. If there will be testimony, your attorney will meet with the experts to prepare for cross-examination of the other side. Research and briefs may be necessary. At the trial, witnesses and records substantiate positions of the parties as to support, custody, property, or other issues.
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