Many family lawyers offer a free consultation so my suggestion to you, before deciding whether you need an attorney or not, is to meet with one of...

Is a verbal contract binding if it contradicts a written will?

I agree with the previous answer. The Will controls; the prior verbal discussions cannot override the written Will, assuming it was executed...

What can someone do if the other parent refuses contact with regards to their children?

He needs to file an immediate motion with the court to seek placement of his children. If paternity is established, he has every legal right to...

Should student loan debt incurred before marriage be included in the financial disclosure? (Do I need a new mediator?)

You're asking two different questions; 1. Student loans and all debts incurred before or during the marriage are presumptively 50:50 and deemed to...

Proceeding definitions on a Scheduling Order

The court has set a standard scheduling order that any amendments to the legal papers or bringing in any additional parties must be completed by a...

Can I pursue a restraining order against my ex boyfriend?

As a minor under 18 i would say no. You would need a parent of court appointed guardian ad litem to pursue it. Discuss with your parents.

Can I get things changes in the MSA so my daughter can be around my dad for my wedding?

It says until "further order of the court," which means you could petition to have the restriction lifted for good cause. It doesn't mean the court...

If paying child support for multiple children in different states will it affect the amount of payment?

Under Wisconsin law, the court can give him credit for other dependent she is required to support, that pre-date the birth of the child he is...

Is it possible to get full custody?

Custody in Wisconsin refers to decision making; presumptively it is joint custody (equal input on major decisions). I assume you are referring to...

What should I do to keep my child safe and happy?

If the child was born out of wedlock, has paternity been established? Until that happens in Wisconsin, he has no legal rights to the child at all....