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When is it child abondment
answered on Jun 3, 2024
Abandonment is only considered in termination of parental rights cases when there is also an accompanying adoption. In that case, it would be six months with absolutely no contact with the child.
In Wisconsin with Family Court cases, if he is not exercising court ordered placement, you can... View More
Me and my girlfriend have decided to announce that we are officially a couple and want to pursue a relationship with one another. She is the mother of a two year old daughter. The father of the child is trying to pursue legal action to take her daughter away because of this. In fact he attempted to... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2023
Unless he can show that your involvement with the mother and child are harmful to the child's best interests, there is nothing he can do.
Came final 1 month after. I can't afford lawyer to get my portion. I have asked him for 35% or $16K roughly. No response. I now live in AZ. Please advise.
answered on Sep 24, 2023
You would need to file a Motion to Reopen the judgment based upon newly discovered evidence. These are not simple, and you really should contact an attorney for assistance.
Divorce 5 years, petitioner agreed to supervised visitations they pay for. I am the respondent.
answered on Sep 8, 2023
It depends on whether the temporary order was filed so it is enforceable. If it is, and the Petitioner is not following the Order, you could file a Motion for Contempt.
This is what our MSA states: LIFE INSURANCE. Effective as ofthe date of final hearing, each party shall continue to
maintain (a) the life insurance available through his or her employment and (b) the current
NML policies on their respective lives (which have present death benefits... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2023
If he has changed it, you need to file a motion for contempt.
I filed a TRO for my daughter due to 3 witnesses stepping forward to abuse they saw, heard or were told about that was happening to my 2 year old. I took it to court but i lost the case and they told me i didn't have enough evidence and that spanking a child was not against the law. my child... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2023
Sometimes, depending on the age of your child, the best thing to do is to find a therapist for your child. A Therapist is a mandatory reporter for abuse and would be able to have much more insight and credibility.
answered on Jun 14, 2023
The other parent would need to file a petition to be adjudicated the parent of thie child.
answered on May 21, 2023
This is rather awkward wording. It appears that it would be seven days in addition to four days. This is surprising because most Marital Settlement Agreements state that you need to schedule your vacation over your scheduled weekend of placement.
Wisconsin can a modify support
answered on May 5, 2023
An inheritance is considered separate property and not for maintenance. I
FCC entered an order stating I had to file my tax return by specific date and provide it to the other parents lawyer within 10 days of it being filed so they can determine the attorney's fees I will have to pay. The order says I have to pay attorney fees, but does not state the amount I will... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2023
Yes, the Commissioner may enter such an Order if there is an award of attorneys fees and the Commissioner is looking for a source of money from you from which to pay.
He is living in the house and I’m in section 8 living. He sees the kids about every other weekend. He doesn’t help with money or anything. He thinks I don’t deserve anything. Even his kids it seems. We have been separated over a year and I filed divorce papers last March.
answered on Feb 7, 2023
You need to file a Motion for a Temporary Order for custody and child support.
answered on Feb 6, 2023
Wisconsin is a one party state. You can record as long as you are part of the conversation.
My husbands always made double the money that I have made as a teacher. I do have a pension which he has survival rights to. We live in the state of Wisconsin, which is a 50-50 state.
answered on Jan 23, 2023
Since this is a long term marriage, there would be a maintenance obligation. However, a monthly maintenance obligation can be bought out with a greater than equal award of the marital property, too.
She lives in Minnesota and I live in Wisconsin with the kids.
answered on Dec 5, 2022
If the children have resided in Wisconsin for six months continuously, Wisconsin Law should control.
My 16 old
Son at this time and his 17 yr old gf pregnant when baby born she will be 18 he will be 17 lives in two differ
States him wisconsin her Minnesota if she places the baby for adoption does he have right to keep him or are his rights nothing
answered on Dec 4, 2022
This would be subject to the law of Minnesota if the child reisdes in that state once born. To place the child for adoption, the Court would need to terminate the parental rights of both parents. The biological father should file a paternity action once the child is born and request that he have... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2022
This question is not clear. There is aneed for more information prior to responding.
Since 2020, he has come to stay every other weekend until 3 months ago, something changed and we've seen him once.
Over this last summer, she didn't let him stay half the summer like before because he's watching his 4 small siblings while her and her boyfriend work.... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2022
You can file a Motion for Grandparent Visitation for a Court Ordered schedule to see him if she is denying you contact.
Badgercare after divorce as a health insurance?
When I got divorced in 2011, I asked the judge to make me the provider of health coverage. I have physical custody of child. The legal father has chosen not to see child since divorce. And has had no contact. I have no clue if he has... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2022
It is considered acceptable to rely on Badgercare benefits yourpremiums for group health insurance coverage exceed 10% of your net disposable income. The State, on its own, may file a Motion to require the father to provide coverage for the minor children so as to reduce the cost to the tax... View More
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