My son's father is supposed to pay half of exp but very rarely does. After 5 years can I still try and get this from him?

File a contempt motion against him. Make sure you have written proof of what the bills are, along with written proof that you sent the bills and...

I will like custody of my 7 year old daughter ?

Is this a Missouri case or a Wisconsin case? If a Wisconsin case, you have the option of filing a motion for contempt against the mother for...

Can I get an outside DNA test done to prove paternity of my baby so I can have my divorce finalized?

The court willl appoint a guardian ad litem and most likely order DNA testing of you, your husband and the baby. Some courts may even require you...

Unless the right of first refusal is spelled out in your divorce decree, my experience is that more likely than not, the court is not going to...

Under Wisconsin law, child support ends at the 18th birthday, OR if they are still going to get their high school degree, no later than their 19th...

Chapter 802 is the civil procedure chapter. 767 is the family law chapter. Wisconsin law requires you to file an answer or response to the lawsuit...

If my daughters dad goes so long without child support and contact with her can I get his rights terminated?

The answer is no; this is a FAQ and it is against public policy to terminate his rights as that would leave the child fatherless.

Child tax credit ?

If you are referring to the child dependency exemption, you can petition the court to request that the exemption be allocated to you based upon a...

What do I do if my 15 year old stepdaughter is living in a bad environment with her father in a different state?

Where is your stepdaughter’s mother in all of this or the grandparents? Contact child protective services on him; CPS will investigate and if they...

What does shared custody mean?

Custody refers to decision making under WI law; there is a presumption as to “joint custody.” This means both parents have equal input on major...