Milwaukee Divorce/Complex Estate Lawyer

Some divorce and family law attorneys are known as excellent negotiators, who know how to build consensus and work toward an amicable resolution to disputed issues. Others are known as the lawyers to go to when you need a strong ally in a hotly contested divorce that's headed to trial.

The divorce attorneys of Halling & Cayo, S.C. are effective negotiators and skilled litigators. In the great majority of our divorce cases we are able to reach a favorable outcome through negotiation, mediation or the collaborative divorce process. For those cases that cannot be settled fairly, we have the skills and experience required to help you achieve your goals in court.

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Our reputation for success at trial may encourage the opposing party to agree to a fair negotiated settlement, saving time and expense for all concerned. If you are seeking a skilled Milwaukee divorce attorney, please contact Halling & Cayo.

Complex Estates

Our divorce attorneys are skilled at handling all types of divorces, including those involving complex, multi-million dollar estates. We will protect your interests in all facets of the divorce, from child custody, placement, and support arrangements to maintenance and the division of property. We will counsel you about the tax consequences of property division and support decisions, so that the final agreement is truly equitable.

Wisconsin divorce law presumes marital assets are to be divided equally. But what does that mean to you specifically? We will investigate to determine which assets should be excluded from the marital estate and whether there is a basis for deviation from the statutory 50/50 starting point.

Our attorneys are skilled at the valuation of assets such as:

• Real estate
• Business holdings
• Securities
• Stock options
• Employee benefits
• Pensions and retirement plans

Thorough and meticulous in our work, we have helped clients divide assets ranging from a medical practice to minority interest in closely-held businesses to accumulated sick pay to frequent flier miles. Throughout the process, we perform an on-going cost/benefit analysis, so you will not end up paying more in legal fees than the asset you are attempting to acquire is worth.

We go beyond the statutes and develop creative, custom-tailored solutions to help you achieve your goals. When children are involved, we encourage clients to think about what is best for the family and consider resolving divorce issues in a manner that will allow them to dance with their former spouse at their child's wedding.

Contact a Complex Estate Divorce Lawyer at Halling & Cayo, S.C.

From offices in the Historic Third Ward of Milwaukee, the complex estate divorce attorneys of Halling & Cayo, S.C. represent clients throughout Wisconsin, including residents of Racine, Waukesha, Kenosha, Madison, West Bend, Port Washington, and Brookfield.