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She will need to obtain a certified copy of the divorce decree from Minnesota and then file it in the county where she is now residing. There is a...

How do I move out of state with my kids?

In regard to the children from your marriage that you are now divorced, if the orders pre-date 4/5/18, you fall under the old law. This requires...

What do I have to do to get my son back ?

Your hand written notarized statement transferring custody has no legal effect under Wisconsin law. The only way it would be legally binding is if...

I am about $2,900 behind on child support. I have a contempt of court hearing this Wednesday. Will they put me in jail?

It is doubtful that the judge would put you in jail. Even if you were to be found in contempt of court, the court has to give you “purge...

The answer to your question is no. Your attorney is under an ethical duty to convey all offers on your injury case to you, so you can decide with...

My son's girlfriend is here legally from India on a work visa. She got pregnant, due next May, and is threatening to go home.

If he believes she is a flight risk, he can file a paternity action in court now and have her served with papers; this would secure jurisdiction...

How do I go about starting a step parent adoption?

You need to look for a family lawyer who handles adoptions. You can check the AVVO guide for lawyers in your jurisdiction to help you with the...

Can I take legal actions against someone who harasses like this?

The answer to your question is probably no; what you describe here doesn’t rise to the level of harassment as defined under the Wisconsin...

If I was an absent parent (abandoned) for 7months and am now back in the child's life what rights do I have?

If there is no action filed under chapter 767 (Wisconsin law), there are no court orders in effect as to custody and placement. If he is preventing...

Can i a lawsuit out because i got a blood clot from depo shot Appomattox, VA | 5 attorney answers

What is a “depo shot?” The answer to your question is probably no. Medical malpractice cases in Wisconsin are exceedingly difficult to pursue and...