In Wisconsin, how long does a respondent have to appeal if the judge ordered a default judgement divorce?

Under Wisconsin law, you have 90 days to appeal from the date a written order or decision is signed by the court. The time line can be shortened to...

Child custody?

Custody refers to decision making, not placement. Under Wisconsin law, there is a presumption as to joint custody. This means that each parent has...

I filed for divorce today but don’t have any idea where souse is or works so will they have a way of finding him

I recently wrote a blog at our law firm's web site on using substituted service in the state of Wisconsin. Start by checking the WI circuit court...

Why did GAL focus almost all the time at our first meeting on my past relationship with my ex instead of my child and I?

Why didn't you politely ask the guardian ad litem the question you have posted here? Who knows what the GAL was thinking or why they asked the...

What do I do when the father of my son moves him to Chicago and I have primary custody. How do I get him back?

If you have a court order awarding you primary placement of the child, and the other parent is interfering and refusing to return the child back,...

How do I prove my ex is claiming he makes significantly less money to avoid paying child support?

Make a formal discovery request and ask for his 3 three years of personal federal and state income tax returns; his social security earnings...

Reiterating the child abuse question?

Unless his form of discipline is leaving a mark or bruise, CPS most likely would not find it child abuse. Your other option is filing a motion with...

I’m not trying to be harsh but if you don’t want a divorce, why did you sign a joint petition for divorce? Irrespective of whether you agreed to...

Can i start dating if my wife has filed for divorce and moved out of the house

The answer to your question is yes, you can start dating. The only concern is if you have minor children. You may want to shield your children from...

Our divorce calls 70/30 placement & joint for medical/school decisions. The ex switched districts w/o consent. Is this contempt?

I just wrote a blog at our law firm's web site that addresses this very question; fights over choice of school and what the remedies may be for...