WISCONSIN DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW: DOES IT MATTER IF MY SPOUSE COMMITTED ADULTERY?

Wisconsin is a no-fault divorce state.  Therefore, judges rarely will hear evidence of an unfaithful spouse.  It can be relevant in one sense, however:  if the unfaithful spouse spent significant amounts of money on the affair.   Payments for trips, hotel rooms, or expensive gifts are evidence that the adulterous spouse “wasted” marital funds for a non-marital purpose.   Wisconsin law permits the judge to reimburse one spouse for funds “wasted” by the other in this way.   It is important to create a clear paper trail and document the improper use of funds.  This will ensure that the issue is handled as a financial matter, not as a means to personally punish the other spouse.   I am happy to consult with you if you are concerned about wasted funds.  Contact me at david@kh-law.net for your free family law consulation.

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Stephanie Thompson, Estate Planning Attorney of Krueger Hernandez & Thompson SC

As the owner of Krueger Hernandez & Thompson SC, it is Stephanie’s mission to address each client’s goals for their estate plan. By identifying their wishes and concerns she can educate, guide, and counsel on the different tools and options that will effectively and efficiently accomplish those goals.

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