What form do i use ? ?

Proper procedure would be an 802.05 motion to dismiss drafted but not filed with the court. Send the motion with a “safe harbor” 21 day letter to...

Is child abandonment a possible choice?

You and your wife should consider a step parent adoption and termination of the parental rights of the father.

If this is a Wisconsin case, maintenance terminated upon the recipient’s remarriage. The only exception would be if his divorce agreement required...

What do I do when I need to override my sons fathers legal rights?

There is no such thing in Wisconsin as “split custody.” There is either sole custody (one parent makes all the decisions) or joint custody (both...

If someone else was smoking marijuana around my child when she was in her mom's care, will cps give me custody of my child?

Courts typically don’t seem to get worked up about recreational marijuana use, but when someone crosses the line and smokes in front of the child...

Can I claim my son who turned 18 on 12/26/2017 on my 2017 taxes?

If you are the custodial parent and he qualifies as a “dependent” under the IRC code, you can take the exemption, providing further your court...

It depends; does he agree to all the activities? If he does and you have language in your divorce decree about it, he could be on the hook. It...

Ending Child Support in Milwaukee County?

Child support typically does not end on a date certain. Rather, child support under WI law, ends at the child's 18th birthday,OR if the child is...

Can I keep my 13 year old son with me if he doesn't want to go home?

The answer is no, as you would be violating the court orders and possibly could be charged with felony interference under 948.31. Your proper legal...

Am I obligated to pay for half of child care costs, under shared placement formula, when caregiver is minor family member?

How old are your children? How old is her minor child? Isn’t that child in school every day? What hours is she watching your kids? Babysitting is...