Will a past custody case help with trying to get custody again for my step-son?

The fact that the ex wife has a serious alcohol problem certainly is going to be a factor in the court's decision to modify custody. Your post is...

How likely is it that my daughter's dad will be awarded 50/50?

No one can offer you any guarantees or promises; my first question is paternity established? If not, he has no legal rights to the child under...

Father's rights transferred to his parents

I don't believe it is possible unless the court can make a finding that both parents are unfit or incapable of taking care of the child in order to...

Where does "Visitation" occur?

You will need to do two things; establish paternity and schedule what is called a "terms hearing." At the hearing after paternity is established,...

Question about turning in docs requested by family court attorney in child placement & child support modification

Your attorney needs to make formal discovery requests for any financial documentation or information you are seeking; once that is done and they...

You can file an action for equitable relief; you cannot collect maintenance and there is no presumed equal property division under Wisconsin...

You can file for a civil domestic violence restraining order against him, but without a police report and your waiting 6 months, it is probably...

Do I need to legally meet with special master?

If it is a court order yes; you can also consider filing a motion with the court to have the order vacated if there is a good reason to do so; the...

Can I get custody of my two daughters if I owe back child support but is currently paying it?

You have a right to seek custody of your children. The fact that you may owe back support, could be a factor that the court might consider, but...

If I was married in India, can I get a divorce from my husband in the US?

In order to be divorced in Wisconsin, you must first establish resudency; to do that, you just be a bona fifde resident of the state for 6 months...