In Wisconsin, does divorce court require submitting Security Security number? If so, is there a way to protect this information?

Social security numbers are submitted at the filing of the case under a confidential addendum that gets sealed. After that, ss numbers are not used...

I don’t believe so. All cases both civil and criminal once filed, show up on the Wisconsin circuit court access site.

Can I make a legal document stating I don't want my daughter around smoke like cigarettes and any other kind of tobacco product?

The better way would be to file a motion with the court and seek a court order that the other parent not smoke in front of your child and to the...

My ex lied about how much time I spend with my son to get the max amount of child support. What are my options?

File a motion for de novo review if issued by a court commissioner and still within the local time line to appeal to the trial court to request a...

How do you go about getting placement modified in Wisconsin

In order for you to modify placement or legal custody, you will need to prove there has been a substantial and significant change in...

Stenographers?

Court reporters must record everything precisely, whatever is stated in court; it is definitely not "summary."

What should I do about my verbally threatening situation with my domestic partner, if I leave can I get a settlement, palimony?

If you are not legally married, you do not fall within chapter 767 of the Wisconsin statutes. This means you are not entitled to maintenance...

How to get full custody of my daughter if dad is getting deported?

You can try to file an emergency ex parte court order and ask the judge for an intern sole custody primary placement order, pending full hearing

Am I going against WI joint legal custody rules if my children and I try another church? It is the same religion/faith.

If you are not changing their religion, you are ok with visiting another church.

Is it legal for my daughter to chose which parent she wants to live with if there is a order?

I wrote a blog on this very topic at our law firm’s web site. The answer is no. Under Wisconsin law the wishes of the child is a factor for the...