Holidays and vacations usually take precedence over the routine placement schedule. Unless specified in their court papers, there is no law that...

Taking child out of state for vacation?

To play it safe, enter into a stipulation and order and file it with the court. While you need consent of the parent (or permission of the court)...

It is curious that the father didn't contact you but instead had his new wife contact you. Communication about your child should only be between...

One would need to read your court orders to see what your mutual obligations may be towards day care costs, whether during the school year or...

What are the chances of my unfit father of my child to get 50/50 custody?

While no one can offer you any guarantees or promises, I would say the father's chances of equal placement under your facts is not particularly...

Under Wisconsin law, a name on a birth certificate holds no legal effect. Paternity is established by either both of you entering into a voluntary...

The father of my children owe 51.000 in arrears. He has a current child support order of 262.00 and 35.00 a month in arrears.

You are within your rights to file a motion with the court to request that they increase the amount they have to pay on the arrears. The arrears...

Can my wife take over my home when her name isn't on the deed

Title to the property is irrelevant under Wisconsin law as to equity rights. There is a presumption that any property acquired either before or...

How do I get placement without giving the father any visitation?

How long ago were the current orders put in place as to 50/50 placement and presumably joint custody? The reason I ask that, is that there is a law...

Will the court automatically grant physical placement with father if I fail to present a compelling case for relocation?

Under Wisconsin's previous (4/2018) relocation statute, the other parent has 15 days to object, not 5 days to object. If you have a court hearing...