How can I gain legal custody for child left with me(not my biological son) for over 12 years ago

File a petition for guardianship of a minor. Keep in mind that if the biological parents object, the Court will have to find that they are unfit,...

My visitation is reasonable time, reasonable notice. I get ignored or denied visitation all of the time. can i file contempt?

You may wish to file a motion to set specific periods of placement, to obtain set placement days/times (eg. every other weekend), instead of the...

Can I live with my dad? Please answer quick, I want to go now!

There is no process to emancipate a minor child, in Wisconsin, and so you cannot choose where to live. Because you are still a minor, you remain...

Is the visitation says 12-4 do I have to stay all 4 hours?

You do not have to stay for the entirety of the visit, if you are unable to do so. However, keep in mind that, if your goal is to increase your...

Can I waive child support if we both agree?

Child support belongs to the child, and it is possible that, even were you to agree to no child support, the Child Support Agency could object to...

In almost every paternity or divorce Order, each parent will be responsible for paying for 50% of the children's uninsured medical costs. This can...

Do the children that my ex husband had after my divorce affect my child support ?

No. Because your child was born first, (s)he gets "first dibs" on his income, for support. If he has less than 25% of the total placement with your...

When 6 months have passed and petitioner remarries, is petitioner still responsible for maintainence payments?

If your divorce Order made you responsible for maintenance payments for 6 months, your obligation will terminate after 6 months have elapsed....

Can the state of Wisconsin can the state of Wisconsin married less than 6 months divorce options?

Unless you meet one of the requirements for annulment under Wis Stat. 767.313 (which is fairly rare), you will have to dissolve the marriage...

50/50 custody & child counseling?

Joint legal custody means that the two of you must consult with each other and attempt to agree regarding any major decisions for your child....