If they were divorced in Wisconsin the 6 month waiting period is mandatory and applies not just in Wisconsin. It’s not that you have to wait. They...

Many family lawyers offer a free initial consultation. Find one who does to help weigh in on what your chances may be and what the costs might be....

The court orders are to be followed. If your ex is insistent on his summer placement, unfortunately that means your daughter will not be able to...

Should the divorce agreement always include situations in which alimony payments would end?

The answer to your question is yes. There should be language that indicates that maintenance terminates upon death of either party, or the...

One would need to have more facts on your case to determine if maintenance is an issue in your case or not. How long are you married? What are your...

Will I get 1/2 of what our paid off house is worth in a divorce. We have been married 19 years

Under Wisconsin law, unless the property was received by gift or inheritance it is presumed to be marital property and divided equally at the time...

I would consider filing an emergency ex parte motion with a proposed order, giving you interim primary placement and restricting or having...

Both parents signed a document for 17 yr old to go to Army reserves bootcamp before their 18th Birthday, is child support owed?

Under Wisconsin law, technically child support runs until the 18 birthday, or if still attending high school, no later than the 19th birthday. One...

Under Wisconsin DCF guidelines, DCF 150.02 (13) 8, gross income includes "military allowances and veterans disability compensation benefits."

File a motion with the court under the so called "use it or lose it" provision of Wisconsin's custody revision statute to have his time taken away...