Questions answered by R. S. Missimer

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I'm curious...can a man volunteerly terminate his rights, and if so.does.he.have to pay child support?

R.'s answer | Answered on May 12, 2013

Child rights of custody and Child support have nothing to do with each other. When a father gives up his rights there is still an obligation to...

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I acquired a pretty substantial amount of money from the sale of a family business, which is now invested in mutual funds.

R.'s answer | Answered on May 12, 2013

Marital property law in Wisconsin states that if it was inherited or a gift and it was kept separate from marital funds that it is exempt from...

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How much say does a 16 yr old have in their placement? Can they chose which parent they want to live with?

R.'s answer | Answered on May 12, 2013

I have only seen a few cases where the court allowed the child to testify. It is rare. What usually occurs is a GAL is appointed and they talk...

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Family law regarding child support and how to modify a parent agreement and when public assistance is involved

R.'s answer | Answered on May 12, 2013

The county corporation counsel or somethimes the DA's office handle the state's portion of child support. They will only get involved when an...

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My husband was held in contempt of court for non-written notification of employment. Can that ruling be appealed?

R.'s answer | Answered on May 12, 2013

You ask a lot of questions. I'll try to answer them all. 1a) Can rulings be appealled. Commissioner rulings are appealed DeNovo, by filing a...

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I am going to tribal court concerning my children. The judge is my cousin. Isnt that illlegal??

R.'s answer | Answered on May 12, 2013

Illegal no. All that is required is for the court or parties to give notice of these types of issues when they know they exist. From that...

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Imputed income and child support

R.'s answer | Answered on May 10, 2013

Usually the county will file the order for change in this kind of circumstance. They will do so without cost (generally). State there. You...

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Can you request a family court case be heard in a different county, buy different judges?

R.'s answer | Answered on May 10, 2013

There is change of venue, and appeal. They do not hear cases in another jurisdiction to appeal. Asking to change venue would require GREAT...

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I've been divorced for 2 yrs & waived alimony. I never worked while married but do now. I am being laid off. Can I get alimony?

R.'s answer | Answered on May 10, 2013

I would have asked to hold maintenance open for some period of time (usually half the length of the marriage). But that is 20/20 hind sight.

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Hi my name is Tammy i want to know is i got stuff i payed for before got married, i payed for a truck that,s in both are names.

R.'s answer | Answered on May 10, 2013

Divorce is the only way to get the court to act on marital property when the parties are both alive. So, that is where you want to start. Be...

R. S. Missimer's Answers (1519)

I'm curious...can a man volunteerly terminate his rights, and if so.does.he.have to pay child support?

I acquired a pretty substantial amount of money from the sale of a family business, which is now invested in mutual funds.

How much say does a 16 yr old have in their placement? Can they chose which parent they want to live with?

Family law regarding child support and how to modify a parent agreement and when public assistance is involved

My husband was held in contempt of court for non-written notification of employment. Can that ruling be appealed?

I am going to tribal court concerning my children. The judge is my cousin. Isnt that illlegal??

Imputed income and child support

Can you request a family court case be heard in a different county, buy different judges?

I've been divorced for 2 yrs & waived alimony. I never worked while married but do now. I am being laid off. Can I get alimony?

Hi my name is Tammy i want to know is i got stuff i payed for before got married, i payed for a truck that,s in both are names.