My husbands 16 year old lives in Pennsylvania and has ran away. What happens if he runs to us here and we dont have custody?

In what state were they divorced? Under the uniform child custody act, there is “exclusive continuing jurisdiction,” in the state where custody was...

I am wondering what will happen to my daughters car and will I go to jail?

Wisconsin requires mandatory insurance coverage. You can receive a municipal civil citation for violation; in addition, Wisconsin has a mandatory...

What is the process and qualifications of getting sole custody from our joint custody agreement ?

Sole custody refers to decision making, not placement. If you were granted sole custody, you would be allowed to make major decisions for your...

Can I ask for/get Child support even if I earn more ?

If you have primary placement of the children, the law requires her to pay child support.

Cohabitation can be a factor in modifying maintenance (spousal support ) in the state of Wisconsin. It is not a factor to modify child support. You...

What affidavid do i fill out to rescind my signature on a child support order?

If you have already been adjudicated to be the child’s biological father, you will need to file a s.806.07 motion to reopen for relief from a...

Why would my daughter have to still go to school by her dad if he cant have contact becausw of a juvenille restraining order

The restraining order applies to him, not to the school or school district. It is not a matter of one order trumping the other. If you have a child...

When you get a summons to appear alleging paternity, what happens when you go?

Paternity cases are bifurcated. This means that the first phase of paternity is establishing whether or not you are the biological father or not....

If you were just in court last week, it seems like the issue is being dealt with. Was the court date adjourned? what happened in court last week? ...

Is there any laws or restrictions with sharing a bedroom with my son with two separate beds? Can I be forced to get a bigger pla

I wrote a blog on this very topic at our law firm’s web site; the answer to your question is no:, there is no law on this issue in Wisconsin; it’s...