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My kids father had my kids for 3 weeks so i could find a place to live..now he says hes taking me to court on the 27th thismonth
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Answered on November 21, 2012
He could file a motion for a temporary guardianship, but that is rather more complicated in Milwaukee County unless the children are with him in...
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Can my ex-husband and I refinance our home even though we are officially divorced?
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Answered on November 20, 2012
This is complicated. If you are both still on the deed and note, you can both refinance with the Note in both your names. The lender will not...
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Can the father give up his rights before the baby is born?
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Answered on November 16, 2012
You are in a difficult situation. If you do not name him as the father and do not pursue paternity, he has no legal rights to your child and you...
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Is there a sample letter to use for responding to a summons referencing statute 802?
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Answered on November 15, 2012
You need to file a formal Response and Counterclaim to the petition for divorce. You should consult with an experienced family law attorney to...
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Is it advisable to set up a separate bank account when going through a divorce?
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Answered on November 15, 2012
No, but you need to disclose this account in your financial disclosu statement in the divorce and the source of the money. If you spend it, you...
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Reopen child support - divorced in 2006. He has not supplied medical, dental or any copays. Wants to reduce his payment again
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Answered on November 15, 2012
First of all, never agree to child support being paid outside of the Wisconsin Support Collection Trust Fund. That is what helps this to prevent...
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Am I liable for my spouses attorney fees/fines?
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Answered on November 14, 2012
If you file for divorce, this could be construed as marital waste and one half of the attorneys fees and costs would be reimbursed to you if paid...
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I was wondering if there was anything that I can do to keep my in-laws away from my children after my and husbands death?
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Answered on November 14, 2012
They would need to show that they have a substantial parental relationship with your children and meet other conditions prior to having court...
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I am divorced and awarded 10 years maintenance. I want to make a commitment to my new boyfriend for religious reasons
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Answered on November 13, 2012
If you reside with your boyfriend and it is "fashioned like a marital relationship" maintenance can terminate. If you are married in a religious...
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How can a GAL make a sound decision base of interview from the petitioner and respondent?
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Answered on November 13, 2012
The information gathered by the GAL's is based upon interviews with both parties and the children, if they are old enough and verbal. Most obtain...