Abuse of Discretion Divorce Proceedings.

Byline: Derek Hawkins

WI Court of Appeals District III

Case Name: Constance Louise Brookshaw v. Patrick Richard Brookshaw

Case No.: 2019AP961

Officials: Stark, P.J., Hruz and Seidl, JJ.

Focus: Abuse of Discretion Divorce Proceedings

Patrick Brookshaw appeals a judgment of divorce. Patrick contends the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion by: (1) failing to make explicit findings relating to the statutory factors in deciding not to deviate from a 50/50 property division; (2) failing to hold a hearing to determine what, if any, portion of Constance Brookshaw's attorney fees were the result of Patrick's improper conduct; and (3) requiring Patrick to pay interest on the...