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Can the judge address issues not in my motion,how do I get the order amended to reflect what we agreed to, what are the time lim

David's answer | Answered on December 16, 2015

If you believe the order of the court is in error, order out the court transcript from the hearing to see what the judge did order (every year or...

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What can I do to find out where my children are?

David's answer | Answered on December 16, 2015

Check on the Wisconsin court internet site (c cap) to see if there is a current address listed for him. You should also consider contacting the...

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First, is this small claims? Second, what is the statutory maximum for defamation in the State of Wisconsin.

David's answer | Answered on December 15, 2015

Small claims is usually limited to damages under $10,000; even if someone said something about you through social media and you believe you were...

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What do I need to do to keep the current orders for CS as is?

David's answer | Answered on December 15, 2015

The person filing a motion to modify support has the burden of proof to show that there has been a significant and substantial change of...

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What is the minimum I need to get a restraining order against someone?

David's answer | Answered on December 14, 2015

It is hard to answer your question without having more specific information on exactly what this person is doing; it sounds like she engaged at one...

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How old does your child have to be to choose where they live in the state of wisconsin

David's answer | Answered on December 14, 2015

This is a frequently asked question. I wrote a blog about it at our law firm's web site. Under Wisconsin law, the "wishes of the child" is a...

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Help! I just want to be able to provide better for my kids and for them to have health insurance!

David's answer | Answered on December 14, 2015

Your message is a bit confusing. Are you legally separated or divorced from your ex? You refer to "agreements out of court," but just so you...

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Can my child refuse to not go to the father's house or do we have to go back to court?

David's answer | Answered on December 14, 2015

This is a frequently asked question. I wrote a blog about the issue at our firm's web site. A child's wishes is a factor under the custody statute,...

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What can I do?

David's answer | Answered on December 13, 2015

What kind of evidence do you have against her? How old is your child? What kind of drugs do you suspect her of using? What is your current...

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Is it illegal to date a 18 year old if their still in high school and your 20?

David's answer | Answered on December 13, 2015

You are both adults; what makes you think it is illegal?

David B. Karp's Answers (7402)

Can the judge address issues not in my motion,how do I get the order amended to reflect what we agreed to, what are the time lim

What can I do to find out where my children are?

First, is this small claims? Second, what is the statutory maximum for defamation in the State of Wisconsin.

What do I need to do to keep the current orders for CS as is?

What is the minimum I need to get a restraining order against someone?

How old does your child have to be to choose where they live in the state of wisconsin

Help! I just want to be able to provide better for my kids and for them to have health insurance!

Can my child refuse to not go to the father's house or do we have to go back to court?

What can I do?

Is it illegal to date a 18 year old if their still in high school and your 20?