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He is taking me to court to reduce his child support amount and claim the kids on his taxe return. His child support is not consistent. Sometimes no payments for two months. I been doing everything for our children since he been absent for over 3 years. He blocked my number I couldn't get in... View More 
answered on Nov 20, 2022
You can file your own Motion to modify the Order in which he is not entitled to any of the children as tax exemptions unless he is current in his child support obligation each year by the last day of the year. Also, if he does not have a valid reason to have his child support to be reduced, you... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2022
Depending on the length of marriage and disparity in earnings, you may be entitled to maintenance/support payments. You would need to file an Order to Show Cause for Temporary Order for a hearing for temporary maintenance. The Court will expect you to seek employment unless you are disabled.
I am currently getting my divorce finalized for the state of Texas. I spoke with a Texas attorney and was told I would have to wait 30 days to get remarried. I am fine with that. When I looked online for a Wisconsin marriage license, I saw that I would have to wait 6 months before I could get... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2022
If you are divorced in the State of Texas, the law of that State will apply. That would mean that the waiting period to remarry would be controlled by the laws of that State, not Wisconsin.
answered on Aug 29, 2022
You would need to file a Paternity action for the adjudication of paternity for the biological father.
I am not a stable person to be a mom. I'm always moving around. Can't work. Waiting for ssdi . Haven't been In his life all of his life. No communication with him or his dad in almost a year and all of my other kids got took from me. My mind is not right and my body isn't either
answered on Aug 29, 2022
Whether you can terminate your parental rights is complicated. First, who has your child? Is it the father? Has he remarried? If so, he would need to be the one to petition for the termination of parental rights and a step-parent adoption. Someone needs to be able to step into your shoes as the... View More
I went to the house on Saturday to get some more of my belongings in the locks were changed
answered on Aug 15, 2022
Has there been a temporary Order entered awarding your spouse temporary use of the home? If not, you have the right to enter if you co-own the property. However, you may not engage in harassing behavior and must be respectful.
My 14 yr old daughter (starting 9th grade) has made it very clear that she does not want to be at her father's, due to dismissal of feelings and uncomfortability with stepmother and manipulation to go live with them out of state. She has missed her monthly period due to stress of being there... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2022
You should consult with an experienced family law attorney in your area. To modify placement, you will need to prove facts that establish that there has been a substantial change of circumstances since entry of the current placement Order, and that a modification is in her best interests.
Moms on limited visitation, 5 hrs e/o Sat&sun in public settings.2kids together.My 10 yr old is asking me about court dates coming up, child support, why they only see mom in public etc. Every time they come back from a visit something new is brought up that kids shouldn't be involved... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2022
Children are not to be told about Court proceedings. You should address this with the Court and Guardian ad Litem, if one is appointed.
I'm being held in contempt of court and I followed the purge instructions via the order. Now the judicial assistant called me and said that they need a certified letter dated two months back in order to prove that I mailed in documents to the irs. She did not ask me for this information during... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2022
It appears as though the Judicial assistant is trying to help you by requesting verification that you met a purge of your contempt.
no child support now. similar incomes. joint custody and placement.
answered on Jun 23, 2022
No. That is a property division that took place for assets after your marriage. Child support she would be paid from the recent marriage would be for the benefit of the children from that marriage. If she received income producing assets in the property division of the recent divorce, that... View More
Recently had a court date extended but had to pay a signature bond with conditions. The conditions. He was not to come in contact with my home, vehicle etc except texts to exchange kids. I have a text to prove he was in my home. Now what
answered on Jun 22, 2022
You need to contact the police to report this. If he violates conditions of the signature bond, it will be revoked or modified.
At mediation I said every other Saturday but I haven’t signed the papers yet. Can I not sign them and just go to court? Also I need a lawyer and I have to write an answer to chapter 802 Wisconsin statute. Don’t know how.
answered on Jun 13, 2022
A mediated agreement is not an Order of the Court until you have signed a Stipulation and it has been filed with the Court. Because of new grandparent visitation case law, grandparent visitation is not an automatic right. This is why you should consult with an experienced family law attorney.
I don’t have a lawyer as I can’t find one who does well I received a petition for grandparent visitation of minor child
answered on Jun 13, 2022
In a written answer to the grandparent visitation, you need to respond in writing and admit or deny each allegation contained in the petition. You can then request dismissal of the action.
My spouse and I are going through a divorce and child support is having me pay to my children's dad as he has open benefits from the government (foodshare). He does not work and is waiting on social security which has been pending for 2 some years. My questions is, if we were to drop the open... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2022
If this is a Wisconsin case, I can respond. If it is a Minnesota case, I do not know the law in Minnesot since I am not licensed to practice law in that State. In Wisconsin, the State has an interest in the child support proceedings if a party is receiving State benefits. If the recipient is no... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2022
You will need to contact a local attorney to discuss your matter in more detail.
How can we obtain this or can we even now that im 42. i was born in wisconsin and he resides there as well if that helps.
answered on May 18, 2022
Your mother would need to contact Child Support Enforcement in the County in which it was paid to obtain a payment history.
THe ex husband has been able to afford killer attorneys and he has used his military service to skate on responsibilities. She was prepared for this hearing with inargualble facts about why he should be paying child support, he makes plenty of money and we have the kids 10 months of the year. The... View More
answered on May 11, 2022
If she missed a hearing, she is found to be in default, thus allowing the husband to obtain the relief he seeks or dismissing her motion. If the Commissioner entered the Order, a Motion for De Novo Review can be filed as long as it is filed within the time limits in this county pursuant to Local... View More
We live together and he approached her that he would not change her alimony and 3 years later he changed his mind. he wants to know my financials. I explained to him I would give it to the judge so they cant see it.
answered on Mar 28, 2022
If you have continuously resided together for three years, her ex probably is going to argue that your girlfriend is living in a marital like relationship in which you are not wed simply to avoid a termination of maintenance. There is case law providing that marriage can be terminated if the... View More
Can the judge decide to increase instead of decrease payment amounts during a child support appeal in Wisconsin?
answered on Mar 9, 2022
Are you talking about a Motion for De Novo Review? If so, if there is a request for modification, the modification can be either a decrease or an increase. If this is to go to the Court of Appeals, the decision is remanded to the trial Court for determination if the prior trial court decision was... View More
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