You need to stress to the counselor that your son does not want her in the session because he will not speak freely with her present. If the counselor will not honor your request, you and your husband should find another therapist.

Depending on the type of content, this will be a concern if the child has access to the images or the device upon which the images may be stored. You should address this to at least ensure that there is no risk of viewing by your child.

If the paternity judgment and child support order were entered in the State of Maine, you would need to consult with an attorney licensed to practice law in that State sine the laws of that State apply.

That is a touchy subject. If there has been any merit found to any of the complaints, you would not get far. However, if it is a series of unsubstantiated reports for no legitimate purpose, you would be in a better position to file a Petition for a Harassment Injunction.

The matter with the credit card is a civil matter, not a child support matter. These are independent actions. The State has filed an action to require him to pay support and arrears. If he has failed to pay for a sufficient length of time and the Child Support Enforcement has run out of options... View More

Do you have scheduled periods of placement? If so, she needs to follow the times in the Order. If the Order is only for reasonable placement upon reasonable notice, you should request mediation to negotiate a schedule. If she does not cooperate, you will need to file a Motion for modification of... View More

If you can not afford to retain another attorney, you can file a Motion for Contempt against him, using the State Bar forms for contempt. Be certain that you serve him personally, since that is required for a Motion for Contempt.

To be awarded guardianship, you need to prove to the Court that the parents are unfit or unavailable to care for the children and that it is in their best interests that you be awarded guardianship. If there is a Children in Need of Protective Services action pending, you will also need to... View More

At this time, there is no court order determining placement. So, if you refuse your wife contact, there will be no consequences to you. However, there is the issue as to whether your child will want to know her mother. You may want to address that with a family therapist so you will know how to... View More

Reasonable placement upon reasonable notice is often a vague schedule and only works well if both parties cooperate. You need to attend mediation to negotiate a set schedule. If he refuses to mediate, you should file a Motion to Modify the Order or a Petition to Enforce Placement at which time the... View More

A parent or guardian would need to file it on his behalf.

To be able to act as a POA, it must be activated. That means two physicians declared your parent to be incompetent. Ask your brother to show you the activation document signed by the physicians. If he can not produce that document, you may wish to consult with an attorney to file a petition to... View More

Your question is not clear. Are you asking how it affects a child support order or percentage of placement?

If you agree to a change in child support or placement in the future, both of you can sign a Stipulation and Order for Modification and file it with the Court. By doing so, you both can avoid filing Motions and the need to appear at Court.

I would be concerned, as a parent, if your girlfriend does not have placement of her own children and a no contact Order with her ex. I can not say I blame your ex. If you have your children being physically disciplined by your girlfriend and you do not have knowledge as to why she has no... View More

Technically, in Wisconsin, you are not emancipated until you attain the age of 18. To become emancipated prior to that time, you would need to file a Petition with the Court, showing that you are completely able to support yourself. To be honest, I have never known a Court to emancipate a minor.... View More

Does your current Order state that he has reasonable periods upon reasonable notice? If so, you can not demand that he take placement, unfortunately. If you are married and your current husband wishes to adopt your child, you can file a petition for termination of the parental rights of your... View More

If they were incurred prior to the marriage, these debts are not normally considered marital debt, absence some finding of hardhship to the court.

If the mother had periods of court ordered placement and has not exercised that placement for that length of time, the father can file a Motion for Modification of Placement pursuant to the "lose it or lose it" provisions of the Wisconsin State Statutes. If he has primary physical... View More

I am so sorry that you are going through this. The duration and amount of maintenance depends on numerous factors, including need and ability to pay. To determine the amount, his income would also be known. A 21 year marriage is considered a long term marriage. Maintenance could be limited term... View More