Gondik Law S.C.

A petition is required to be served on the opposing party. If they are willing, your spouse can simply sign an admission of service form. However, if they are not willing to sign an admission of service form, you will need a process server to personally serve them. The process server may be any adult but cannot be related to the action. In some counties, the sheriff will serve the other party upon request. Length of divorce cases vary based on the factors of each specific case. When there are contested issues, this draws out the time it takes to finalize. At a minimum though, the law requires parties to wait 120 days after the other party is served.

Yes. The law does not have any residency requirements following the commencement of the action. However, if the court has granted periods of placement to more than one parent, the law does limit how far a party can move with minor children.

When it comes to dating, there is no law about when this can begin. However, parties should be aware that significant relationships may affect certain orders, such as placement of the children or maintenance. Many circumstantial factors surround this topic though. Be sure to get advice from your attorney on this.

For divorce proceedings to commence, all it takes is one spouse who wants the divorce. Both parties do not need to agree for the court to find that the marriage is irretrievably broken. However, to get the process started, be sure to follow the laws pertaining to proper legal service of the petition.

No. In Wisconsin, a party is not allowed to remarry within six months of getting a divorce. A marriage within six months will be void.

This can be a frustrating point in the process, but rest assured, there are ways you can proceed. After multiple documented attempts, if your process server still has been unable to serve your spouse or ex-spouse, the next step would be to publish a notice in a legal newspaper. The requirements of exactly how and what to publish are unique to each county. When going this route, following your county's process is of paramount importance. In addition, pay close attention to the required time frame that you must serve within. In some cases, you may need to request an extension. If you miss your deadline, you will risk getting your case dismissed.

During a divorce, if both parties cannot agree on the division of their property, the presiding judge will make decisions to divide the property as fair as possible. Ownership of the house will be determined based on this general approach, but there are many other considerations that may impact the decision. It is important to know that marital property in Wisconsin is divided 50/50 because it is considered a community property state. With that being said, property that was inherited or given as a gift to an individual spouse can often be excluded from the community property division guidelines. Additional considerable factors that can impact property division include the length of the marriage, property brought in by each spouse, earned income, education, health, and various other components. Hiring a reputable attorney who consults with you to understand what is most important to you and has your best interest in mind is crucial to your outcome!

Legal annulments are rare, mainly because they are only granted for very specific reasons. Here are the grounds for annulment in Wisconsin. A party must meet at least one of these for a judge to consider annulment. A party lacked capacity to consent to the marriage, because of age, mental incapacity, or the influence of drugs or alcohol. A party was induced to enter the marriage by force, duress, or fraud within one year of obtaining knowledge of the fraud. A party lacks the physical capacity to consummate the marriage by sexual intercourse and this was not known by the other party. The marriage is prohibited by law. In cases where the court cannot grant a legal annulment, the parties will have to follow legal divorce proceedings. However, for religious purposes, the parties may be able to pursue an annulment through their church.

Gondik Law S.C. provides legal aid in family law, criminal law, personal injury, and wills and trusts in Superior, WI.

The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Special appointments are available upon request.

You can contact them by phone at +1 715-395-3180 or email at richardgondik@gmail.com.

Yes, appointments are required to visit Gondik Law S.C.

Yes, the office has a wheelchair accessible entrance.

The law firm is located at 1215 Belknap Street, Superior, WI 54880, United States.

Nearby places include Izzy McKay Salon, Nails by Mary Vang, Big Apple Bagels, Cathedral Convent, and the Douglas County Courthouse.

Yes, nearby legal service providers include Richard S. Gondik Jr., David A. Kropid Attorney At Law, and Marcovich Cochrane & Milliken.

Nearby organizations include Catholic Charities, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and Superior Serenity Club.

Clients can visit nearby places such as Big Apple Bagels for a meal, get personal care at Izzy McKay Salon or Nails by Mary Vang, or access government services at the Douglas County Courthouse before or after their legal appointment.