Is there any way to gain temporary custody of grandchildren if divorced parents are in constant battle?

Grandparents are granted specific periods of placement under very narrow circumstances. Under no circumstances would you be granted full...

My daughters father is going to be taking me to court for 50/50 placement. He sees her maybe one a week for a couple of hours.

There are many factors the court will look at when determining what is an appropriate placement schedule. If he has not been consistent with his...

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I am a single mother and I want full custody of my child even though the father wants visitation rights. Are my chances good?

I agree with Attorney Nelson. I just want to add that there is a presumption in Wisconsin that joint custody is in the childs best interest. ...

Is there anything I can do to not make my daughter go to her fathers house?

I can only imagine that this is a very stressful time for you and your daughter. You indicate that you and the father have joint custody,...

Grandparent rights

Grandparent visitation can be tricky. You as the grandparent have to prove that you have a parent like relationship with the kids. If you can...

My daughters mother went to an out of network provider when our daugher was born, am I resposbile for bills?

In Wisconsin there is general language that the father is responsible for birthing expenses. It is not clear what your responsibility would be for...

Marital asset

If the Judge indicated that this is a marital asset that can be used to offset marital debt, then that is your answer. However, it is interesting...

I am a step mom in wi and my husband and i are getting a divorce. My step son wants to live with me instead of his father

You are in a very difficult situation. In your summation of the facts, you did not mention where your step-son's mother is. Is she in the...

When you receive a 1099, there are some expenses that are allowed to be deducted before child support is calculated. It is vitally important that...

Do I have to let my chlds father see my daughter?

There is no easy answer to this question. You didn't mention whether you are/were married to the father, if you were never married and paternity...