Why Cheating Won’t Affect Your Wisconsin Spousal Support But This Will - #11

Who gets maintenance in Wisconsin divorces and why? In this Wisconsin Family Law Insider episode, Sterling Lawyers Managing Partner Holly Mullin sits down with Senior Associate Bailey Holt to demystify one of the most frequently asked questions in family law. Maintenance (also called alimony or spousal support) remains the biggest gray area in Wisconsin divorce law, and many clients have misconceptions about when it applies. They explore:Why maintenance isn't automatic in every divorce caseThe key factors courts consider, especially marriage length and earning disparityHow marital misconduct and who filed for divorce don't impact maintenance decisionsListen in for practical insights on Wisconsin's maintenance framework, including why relying on friends' experiences can be misleading and how county differences affect outcomes even within the same state.