Matthew Ackmann

3 Major Expenses for Divorced Parents of Adult Children

Beyond Minority: Providing for Adult Child Expenses in a Divorce   Children are expensive and their reliance on their parents often does not disappear when...

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Cabin Trusts Keep Wisconsin Vacation Property in the Family

Cabin Trusts: Permanency for the Family Getaway   A hallmark of Wisconsin summers is the family cabin up north. When autumn comes, the changing leaves...

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Trump Tax Cuts Eliminate Maintenance Deductions

President Trump’s new tax reform law, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Act”), is a sweeping change to the federal income tax. Among its...

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Estate Planning Considerations After a Divorce

A divorce significantly impacts many aspects of your life, including your estate plan. After the divorce is finalized, plan to revisit your estate plan to...

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How “Marital Waste” Affects Property Division in Wisconsin Divorces

Allocation of marital property between spouses is a key aspect of a Wisconsin divorce. Although there is a statutory presumption that marital property should be...

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Ackmann Named to Waukesha County Deer Advisory Council

Attorney Matt Ackmann was selected to serve on the Waukesha County Deer Advisory Council for a three-year term. The Council is comprised of engaged residents...

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WI Family Law Mediators Will Be Allowed to Draft Settlement Documents

Wisconsin Family Law Mediators Will Be Allowed to Draft Settlement Documents Wisconsin family law attorneys who serve as mediators will soon be allowed to draft...

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Variable Expenses in Child Support – 3 Areas to Define

Beyond Child Support: Understanding the “Variable Expense” The purpose of a child support order is to cover the basic necessities, such as food, shelter and...

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Inexpensive Divorce – How to Save Money and Cut Costs

4 Ways to Make Divorce Affordable When contemplating a divorce, most people are concerned with the possibility of high financial costs. When we hear stories...

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