Served wife divorce documents. Can 120-day wait period be waived if I have a restraining order against her? Don't feel safe.

The answer is generally no; the court will only grant the waiver of the 120 day waiting period under limited exigent circumstances. I’ve written a...

The name on the birth certificate has no legal effect under Wisconsin law. In order for paterntiy to be established, either the parents can sign a...

Court documents or Child Custody

No, she can't get in trouble for that, if the wrong name was put down, how would anyone know that it applied to you? Your boyfriend, if he thinks...

I served wife divorce by publication. Wisconsin Form FA-4122V states 40 days to default judgment. Where is the statute?

You can't proceed to a final divorce hearing until 120 days have passed from the date of service in the state of Wisconsin. I don't know what form...

Do grandparents have legal rights to see their grandchildren?

The answer to your question is "yes" and "no." Yes, you have a technical right under Wisconsins' so called "grandparent's statute" to petition for...

What are my chances of me getting sole custody and my ex getting no placement ?

You can file a motion under Wisconsin's so called "use it or lose it provision" of the custody revision statute to have his time taken away, if...

mutually agreed primary parent for school year is me how do I move school districts?

was your "mediation document #4" submitted to the court as a binding stipulation and court order? if not, it has no legal effect. Regardless of...

Will I receive back child support after my daughter turns 18?

Child support can continue past her 18th birthday if she is still trying to complete high school, but no later than her 19th birthday. File a...

If you are a resident for 6 months, and 30 days in the county you reside in, you can file for divorce. There is a 120 day waiting period before you...

My ex husband and myself wish to change the amount of child support he is paying. Can we do this on our own?

You can enter a stipulation and order on the state provided form and submit to the court for approval.