Common law?

Certainly not since the divorce reform act of 1977 in the state of Wisconsin. Why do you ask?

File a motion for first hearing as part of the divorce and the court will determine temporary custody and placement including possible supervised...

Do courts ever consider giving placement the same parent every weekend?

The answer may be yes; there is no law or rule that says it can only be every other weekend. Under the WI statute, the court is obligated to create...

If i were to leave a couple states away without my mom knowing to my dads can she force me back?

A child does not get to decide where they want to live or how much time they want to spend with the other parent. These are adult issues. If you...

What happens if I don’t follow court orders in terms of visitation to a foreign country?

If this is your placement time and you fail to exercise it, the other parent could file a petition with the court to have your time taken away...

Can I legally move out at the age of 18?

At 18 you are an adult and can move out, assuming you have the financial means of supporting yourself.

We never married. Can my ex stop me from moving 139 miles that’s Wi to Wi from him with our son?

The law on relocation in WI was recently changed. If your case pre dates 4/5/18, the old law applies. That law prohibits the removal of the...

Can I change my sons last name if I have sole custody?

Under Wisconsin law, if the child is under 14 years old, you need parental consent to change the name.

Can you have primary placement of one child but not the other?

Possibly yes, but only if you two were to agree to such an arrangement; it is unlikely the court would order a different placement schedule for the...

How can I get his name on the birth certificate?

You will need to establish paternity. Whether his name is on or off the birth certificate does not bear legal consequences at this point. Paternity...