Am I within my rights?

Assuming there are court orders in place allowing him placement with your child, you can file a motion under Wisconsin’s custody revision statute,...

Is child custody trial of an infant before a judge, or a jury?

In family court, except for a paternity action, you are not entitled in Wisconsin to a jury trial. So any dispute, is resolved by a court...

Pregnant ex wants full custody. I've tried to reach out but she just belittles and calls me names. How do I show court I tried?

Until the baby is born, there is little that you can do. If you file a formal paternity case now, the case will be “stayed,”(I.e. put on hold),...

Hire a private investigator if necessary to track her down. Go to an experienced adoption lawyer to assist you in terms of how long it may take,...

Does domestic violence apply to animals? If a spouse hits an animal they own together is it domestic violence?

Yes; domestic violence involving the damage to property is a factor under the statute.

If you meet the statutory criteria for a harassment restraining order against your mother, you can apply for an injunction against her. It has...

Will I really only likely get eight to ten years of maintenance?

While no one can offer you any guarantees or promises, while 19 years is a considerable period of time to be married, it’s probably not quite long...

If my ex girlfriend left me a year ago do I have to legally pay her bills rent car payments? We have a 6 year old son together.

You don’t have to pay her bills for her unless you have contractual obligations with the third party creditors to do so; whether you have to pay...

Can I get my own GAL?

The answer is no; the court appoints the guardian ad litem, not you, your spouse or the attorneys.

Can I appeal a default judgment divorce if I failed to appear at the hearing? Does the judge have discretion to deny the appeal?

You can file a motion to reopen or vacate the judgment under s. 806.07 of the Wisconsin statutes. An appeal must be filed within 90 days of the...