Is one parent able to file a contempt charge against the other parent if you don't have the court order present?

A person has a right to file a file a contempt motion, if a court order is not followed; To find contempt, it is not enough to show that there was...

Can I file an objection to change our GAL?

The answer is generally no to your question. The judge appoints the guardian ad litem, and many times, it is common procedure on a post judgment...

Social security retirement and child support

All child support orders are by income assignment in the state of Wisconsin; if you and your ex agree for you to make direct payments through WI...

Does it make a difference if I have an attorney or not?

There is no requirement that you have an attorney represent you, so it is entirely up to you whether you can afford or should have an attorney...

Divorce Maintenance and life insurance

You can negotiate insurance coverage along with the amount and duration of spousal support, into your final marital settlement agreement.

Does my wife have to show up for our final divorce hearing?

Ordinarily, absent being excused by the court, both parties must be present for the divorce. She needs to write a letter to either request that she...

If your spouse pulled out a 401k loan at the start of your divorce, can you legally request to find out what he spent it on?

The answer is yes; you are allowed to conduct discovery as part of the divorce process: send him a discovery request asking for all the paper work...

If the motion is filed as a "de novo" motion, you are entitled to a brand new hearing. The court is not bound by the prior decision and you are not...

Ex-Husband abandoned children, left the state, gave me sole custody,no child support, now wants 50/50 placement. Will he get it?

If this is a Wisconsin case, you cannot petition to modify custody or placement for 2 years after the divorce, unless you can show imminent harm....

Should my mom hire an investigator to see if there is a current relationship my dad is in and why he is filing for divorce?

Wisconsin is a no fault divorce state so she doesn't need any grounds to get a divorce. Hiring a private investigator can be quite costly and in my...