I am in Madison WI. I have a 15 years marriage. How much alimony and child support can I get? Can my husband later challenge

There are different "rules" for payment of spousal support, division of property, and child support. You do not indicate what the agreement would...

Will the courts honor a written custody agreement between parents that is signed by both parents?

The court will not honor an agreement that is not submitted to and signed by a judge. If you do not have an order from a judge listing the custody...

It is not generally a crime. However, it can be the basis for a civil action for domestic abuse or harassment, depending on the context.

Can I get an emergency change to temporary placement when my soon to be ex husband is in jail.

If you are currently outside the US, this is a complicated question since the children would have to be sent to live with you where you are living....

If I get half my divorced husbands retirement will I lose it if he remarries or dies?

I agree with other posters but I would add that questions regarding division of retirement accounts can be extremely technical. Your judgment and...

Without ever living together or being married is 50/50 placement possible?

Equal placement of a newborn is rare because it is generally considered too difficult for the baby to adapt to two different households. The...

Does Wisconsin award sole custody only if one parent is deemed unfit?

"Unfit" implies that a parent is incapable of parenting safely. The standard for sole custody is less than that. Joint custody is presume in...

How do you file for legal seperation?

I recommend that you speak to a divorce lawyer. There is very little actual difference between a legal separation and divorce. In a separation,...

Before divorce child custody/placement question

Different rules apply depending on whether a custody order is in place. Since you have a temporary order hearing upcoming, these issues will be...

Could WI have jurisdiction in this case and if so is there a specific motion I would have to file?

The relevant jurisdiction statute depends somewhat on the circumstances of your stay in Missouri. Was it intended as a permanent or temporary...