When determining child support, I know they use my gross income, but do they take into consideration the bills I have to pay?

Generally a person's expenses, (payer or payee), are not considered in setting a child support order. Child support is derived by statute, and...

My ex filed yesterday to reduce/end alimony, I was about to file for arrears (contempt? )How does his request affect mine?

Your motion should be for contempt. To find him in contempt the court has to make findings that he was are aware of the court orders, that he had...

Cant my 15yr old daughter just talk to court commissioner instead bringing the custody/physical placement issue to court

The answer is generally no. While technically courts have discretion to allow children to testify in court, it is rarely ever used. In 36 years of...

I’m sorry to hear about your having cancer. My prayers and thoughts. To conduct discovery, there must be an underlying motion or pending...

If I file a motion for contempt for unpaid alimony will I be under scrutiny?

If your ex isn’t following the court orders, you have a right to file a motion for contempt against him, unless he files a motion to modify the...

Can I file for my divorce in a different county then I was married ?

Where you were married is irrelevant to where you can file for divorce. File in the county where you are residing for the last 30 days. You also...

My ex wife is withholding my sons social security from me. How can i get it?

If she is violating the court order, file a motion for contempt. Keep in mind that from 2018/2025 there are no personal exemptions, only a $2,000...

Can my ex take our daughter put of state?

If your court orders pre/date April 2018, he cannot move out of state or more than 150 miles within the state, without first providing you 60 days...

Can final divorce settlement can be modified if placement issue gets reopened?

Under Wisconsin law, there is a 2 year prohibition on coming back into court and fighting for custody or placement from your initial orders, unless...

If I'm unable to get text while working if child gets sick, is this considered child neglect?

If you have a company rule that you cannot have your phone on during work hours and you complied, would your spouse prefer that you get fired from...

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