Can I file to get visitation rights for my niece?

For a third party who is not a step-parent or a grandparent to be granted court-ordered visits with a child, you would need to show that you have a...

A motion to dismiss must be based on an error of law within the other party’s filing. In this situation, you may wish to argue, in your motion to...

Is there any circumstance in which I can legally move away from WI with my minor children if both their father & I have custody?

Legal custody is the ability parents have to make major decisions, for children. Joint legal custody means that both parents have decision-making...

Can I get custody of my grandson if both parents agree to it without going through court?

Legal custody is the ability to make major decisions for a child (eg. health, education, religion). If the child's parents consent, you could file...

This was very recent, and it sounds as though you inadvertently omitted some important provisions, in your final agreement. On this basis, and...

Can i get back child support for 16 years for my son even tho the father's name was not on the birth certificate ?

Unless and until a man is established as the legal father of a child, he will not be obligated to pay support. There are two ways to establish...

Agreeing to never pursue child support is unenforceable. The money is owed to your child, not to you. If your wife has an engineering degree and no...

Child support motion? It says I'm to cover all variable expenses

Payment of variable expenses (reasonable costs above basic support costs) is usually allocated according to placement percentage. For example, if...

Can I get divorced and get full custody of my child?

If your husband has a criminal history and has had nothing to do with your child for a period of years, it is very possible that you will come out...

Can my mom get grandparents rights?

As a grandparent, your mom can petition the court for reasonable visitation with your child under Wis. Stat. 767.43. Keep in mind that visitation...