My daughter will be 17 in 4 month's she has been staying with friend's for a year now. How do I get her emancipated.

You only have eight months to go. By law, you are still responsible for her support until she is 18 years old. That does not preclude you from...

This would be a basis for modifying an Order for physical placement if one of his conditions of probation is no contact with children under a...

What does lift confinment and issue a warrent and commitment mean?

Lift confinement means to release from a commitment. Issuing a warrant and commitment means that the non payor did not appear in court and a...

How do I prove my spouse is an alcoholic when it comes to custody?

Are you still married or going through a divorce? If there is no initial custody or placement Order, you can raise this issue in determining the...

How can i get emancipated at 16 with divorced parents?

If you are under the age of 18, you are still legally considered a child. Unless your mother is found to be legally "unfit" you will not be able...

How is custody with an alcoholic handled?

This is a serious concern when it comes to placement of your children. When you file for your divorce, you need to file an Order to Show Cause for...

Will court reduce child support based on involuntarily loss of income?

If you lost your job by no fault of your own, you should file a Motion for Modification of Child Sup[port. You should show that you are making a...

How long must one be married for in Wisconsin in order to receive spousal support?

There really is not a definitive answer to this question. It is within the discretion of the Court. Normally, maintenance is not ordered in short...

What can I do to stop a shared placement time before our next court date ?

Unfortunately, if your case is in Milwaukee County, you may have a problem with obtaining a court date soon enough to prevent your child from...

Can I sell my home while the divorce is pending if I owned the home before the marriage and the title is only in my name?

You will still either need your spouse's agreement or the permission of the Court prior to selling. Even if the home was purchased prior to the...