Who has legal rights to a minor child that is a US citizen when the mother has only had a green card for 6 months?

Yes, he has the right to pick up the child. Neither parents have superior rights over the other in Wisconsin. However, if she won't allow him to...

My son married a Hispanic girl and she has only had her green card for 6 months. They had a child together.

Your son needs to file a petition for paternity right away to establish his legal rights, including custody and placement. He will have no legal...

Servered divorce papers and dont know what to do

You need to consult with an experienced family law attorney. Most will offer free initial consultations. However, keep in mind that he cannot...

Pay ex with money from IRA (get qudro) or just pay him?

Your divorce judgment should specify how this should be paid. If it is supposed to be paid in cash, you cannot transfer it to him via QDRO because...

I am legally separated from my wife in WI and I received a gift - does she get half of the value?

Gifts are excluded in the division of assets in a divorce or legal separation. However, when you say you are legally separated, do you mean you...

You can file for a paternity action which will establish your legal rights to your child. This will include custody and placement. However, as...

Do I have to ask for another mediation session after my ex was held in contempt of court for not showing for the first one?

Every county is different and has their own rules and procedures. In some counties, you would be allowed to go forward without mediation. ...

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The appropriate measures to inform absent/uninvolved father of moving to better myself and childs life.

You actually need to give 60 days written notice (certified mail) if you intend to move more than 150 miles or out of state. Statute 767.481. He...

What constitutes "Considerable Change in Circumstance".

In order to change child support, there must be a substantial change in circumstances. Your divorce was only 1 1/2 years ago so the terms of your...

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Age of consent has nothing to do with a paternity case. If you are interested in being involved with the child, you should file a paternity action...