A temporary placement order just issued, now awaiting mediation, how important is it that I show up for my visits?

No one can force you to visit if you don’t want to, but the other side of it is that they will use it against you when you request additional...

How do I protect my own assets during a joint divorce when the disparity between incomes in very large?

It is usually pretty difficult to get maintenance on a short term marriage, and certainly 7 years is on the average of short term. However, given...

16 year old wants to live with her mother

Under Wisconsin law, a child does not get to decide where they want to live or how much time they want to spend with the other parent. She cannot...

I wrote a blog at our law firm's web site about this topic last month. Third parties do not get to exercise placement in substitute for the...

I have a hearing with the court commissioner coming up. Do I need to have evidence submitted before this hearing?

The answer to your question is no, You don't send in anything to the court in advance of the hearing, unless specifically directed by the court,...

What is my new child support amount?

I come up with $1007 per month; that assumes you have equal placement. If you have a shared placement arrangement, between 26-49% the calculation...

If she files a timely de novo review and loses, her legal option would be to file an appeal to the court of appeals. Her chances of success on...

My husband and i have been seperated for almost 2 years. Can i remarry sooner then 6 months?

If this is a Wisconsin divorce, the answer is no; there is no way legally to shorten the 6 month waiting period to remarry. If you are going...

Can my inheritance be counted towards child support order!

Unless your inheritance is “income” as defined by DCF 150 guidelines, the answer is no. However, if either you aren’t working and paying support or...

Can my ex get 50/50 custody of our 3 week old child if I don't consent to it?

I just wrote a blog at our law firm’s web site on what to expect at a paternity “terms hearing.” While no one can offer you any guarantees or or...