What's the difference between a NOTICE OF MOTION & MOTION TO CHANGE vs ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE & AFFIDAVIT TO CHANGE?

Motions do not need to be personally served; you can serve by mail. Order to show cause/affidavit motions must be personally served. Contempt...

Ex skipped contractual agreement of lump sum payment

File an immediate motion for contempt.

My ex has a man around my kids who plays to rough with them. Is there anything I can do?

You can file a motion with the court to order your ex not to have this person around your children; some of the things you describe arguably may be...

Do I have any rights to my stepchild while husband is in jail?

You can petition the court for step parent placement, but there is case law in Wisconsin, that you are not afforded placement rights and/or to have...

If you have joint legal custody, they should not be putting the child on medication without your consent; you could consider filing a motion for...

Can your lawyer go into a conference room with the other party and his attorney and other people involved witbout you

The answer is yes, it is not unprofessional or illegal; however, your lawyer represents your best interests and if you feel your lawyer excluded...

An order needs to be vacated that was fully executed, denying five day objection, how do I do that?

File a motion with the court for reconsideration. Do it immediately. You better have a legitimate and compelling legal reason for why you believe...

I had surgery on July first. It was a total knee replacement. Because of mistakes I have lost a lot. Do I have a case?

Medical malpractice cases are very difficult to pursue and win in the state of Wisconsin. I wrote a blog about this at our firm's web site. The...

How to reduce child support - interesting situation.

The court most likely is not going to allow you to conduct discovery by subpoenaing her boyfriend's tax records or his personal income information....

Unless there is a court order in effect as to sharing transportation or meeting at a half way point, neither of you are obligated to do it,...