HOW DOES THE CHANGE IN PRESIDENT IMPACT A DIVORCE IN WISCONSIN

With the upcoming change in the President, as well as a change as to who controls
Congress, people may wonder what impact that might have on the divorce process in Wisconsin.
Because divorces are mostly governed by State law, change in Federal elected officials rarely has
a direct impact on the divorce process; however, it certainly can have an indirect impact.

Examples:
1. A change in Federal Tax Code can increase or decrease taxes owed by
people after a divorce.
2. The tax changes in 2017 generally lowered income taxes on income of
people going through a divorce; however, it substantially raised taxes on divorced
individuals who were paying maintenance. At the time, it led to a rush of some
people trying to finalize their divorce before the new law took effect.
3. The change in the value of claiming children on your income taxes can
impact the financial terms of a divorce. That value has regularly gone up-and-
down over the years.

So, while the basics of the divorce process in Wisconsin are unlikely to change when a
Presidency changes, you may see a change in the Presidency and Federal Law impact what
financial terms of a divorce might be considered as fair and equitable. It is important to have an
attorney who not only understands the current law, but also is looking ahead to try and anticipate
how the proposed changes to the law can impact their clients down the road.

If you are considering dissolving your marriage, our father-son team at Hart Law Office can advise you on your options. For a free initial consultation, call 414-271-1775 or contact us online. We represent clients throughout southeastern Wisconsin from our office in Milwaukee’s historic Third Ward.