How can i prove that primary physical placement with frequent and meaningful periods of placement are best for an infant?

You need to get an attorney who can advocate for you. Sometimes, the court will listen to expert testimony on this issue too. However, the first...

Is there any benefits to me filing for divorce in one state over another?

If there are children who live with you, only Texas has jurisdiction over custody and placement. As to the rest, you will need advice from an...

I have an open child support case in Iowa since 2008. I hqve lived in Wi since late 2009 with my son.

Wisconsin now has jurisdiction over your son, meaning issues regarding custody and placement. However, everything else remains in Iowa as long as...

My employer decided (on their own) that their "miscellaneous fees" should be taken out of my paycheck before court ordered ...

Federal law requires child support to be taken out prior to any other deductions, except for taxes. Also, no more than 50% of your net pay can be...

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Can I appeal a child support contempt finding by a family court commissioner? Can I ask that a judge hear it instead?

In Milwaukee, the court commissioners are not allowed to make findings of contempt. They must refer the case to the judge for that. However, you...

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I want to know how and if i can give up my father parental rights.

So, your solution is to walk away and leave your child alone in the world with a clearly mentally unbalanced person? Even if you could, which you...

When is a divorce legally final relating to taxes?

The date of your final hearing is usually the "official" date of divorce but it should state that on the first page of your Finings of Fact....

My boyfriend is 4 months younger than me i will be turning 18 soon, we are STRICTLY dating my parents think its against the law?

Here is a nice summary of the laws in Wisconsin on this issue. Only sexual acts are a crime. Think about it - under your parent's interpretation,...

When a non custodial parent dies, Can their life insurance pay out be intercepted to pay child support arrears?

A claim can be made against an estate for child support arrears but life insurance passes directly to the beneficiary outside of the estate so the...

Is there a limitatation of how long time passes that would make a debt owed to me by my ex null and void for 50%?

Your best bet is to enter into a Stipulation setting forth your agreement and file it with the court. This protects you from waiving any right to...