Need information on filing for divorce. I live in WI and my husband is living in Illinois.

Jurisdiction is tricky sometimes. 1. The first test is whether you have lived in Wisconsin for 6 months. If so, you have sufficient residency...

We have 50/50 custody.I want to take my child out of the State .My ex is OK with this.What is the next step we need to do?

You need to file a Stipulation and Order, signed by both of you, which sets forth your agreement. The judge will sign this and you will then have...

What does a child custody pre-trial look like?

If you have a trial in 2 weeks, the purpose of the pre-trial will most likely be (a) a last ditch effort at settlement, using the judge's...

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Who should have jurisdiction over my case?

This question has been answered several times before but the answer is the same. I respectfully disagree with Attorney Williams. IA has...

My husbands ex-wife will be filing for child support despite divorce decree stating she would not. What can we do?

In Wisconsin, any agreement which takes away the court's authority to order or modify child support has been deemed to be unenforceable as against...

How long must someone reside in Wisconsin in order to file for a divorce?

Attorney Jensen is correct that you must live here for 6 months to file for divorce. However, you could file for a legal separation, which only...

In the state of WI; Why is a father that has a child three hours considered to care for his child 50% of the time??

Child support is usually based on overnight placement. However, the statutes do allow for "equivalent care" if a parent is watching the child...

Which state should I file in? Can divorce be moved and visits setup?

The state where the child has lived for at least 6 months is the state with jurisdiction. If the child is with her, it appears that Iowa would have...

My ex wants to take my daughter to North Carolina for a week. Can she do this?

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If party was not present for court hearing, can they still come back and use the five day rule?

The purpose of the 5 day rule is to make sure the Order submitted to the court is an accurate reflection of the court's findings and orders. A...