Long Key, FL Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

The State of Wisconsin does not recognize common-law marriage, except in very rare instances (e.g. if the spouses lived together in a state which does recognize common-law marriage for a long time before they moved to Wisconsin, and stayed together as husband and wife in Wisconsin afterwards). If you live in a different state, consult a matrimonial attorney in your neck of the woods. If you live in Wisconsin, consult an experienced family law attorney here. There are potential causes of action you can sometimes use, such as unjust enrichment or partition of real estate.

The basic factors in the establishment of a spousal support obligation are need, ability to pay, and the standard of living during the marriage.  There are certainly many other factors involved, but this provides a pretty good frame to work from.  In your case if the incomes are commensurate, then it would be unlikely that alimony would be paid from one spouse to the other.  There are some exceptions, such as whether there are greater needs for the other spouse based on the disability.  Alimony is a very fact specific analysis.  I would consult a local attorney to make sure that there aren't any exceptions that apply to your case.

You need to file for divorce and for exclusive use and possession of the house. You may not get it as the house is a trial issues. But if there's any domestic violence, file for a restraining order and a kick out order.