I am sleeping on a friends couch. I have a court date next week. The restraining order is hersay

answered on Sep 14, 2023
Prepare for your upcoming court date. Attend the hearing as scheduled, bringing any evidence or documentation that may support your side of the case. This is an opportunity to present your perspective and contest the restraining order.
Gather evidence that refutes the allegations made... View More
I have been married for 3 years. I am considering a divorce. I purchased my home prior to my marriage. I have not added my husband to the deed or mortgage. Is the home considered marital property and is it subject to 50/50 division?

answered on Aug 29, 2023
In general, the home is considered marital divisible property. However, it is possible to request credit for the value of the home at the time of marriage as a deviation from the presumed equal division of assets. The shorter the marriage, the more likely that request will be granted. We would... View More

answered on Aug 22, 2023
In Wisconsin, obtaining guardianship of a grandchild due to child neglect involves demonstrating that the child's parents are unfit or unable to provide proper care and supervision due to neglect. Grandparents seeking guardianship must show that it's in the child's best interest to... View More

answered on Aug 9, 2023
In Wisconsin, the responsibility for placing a marker on a burial plot often falls on the family of the deceased. While cemeteries may encourage or require markers to be placed for identification and maintenance purposes, it is generally the family's decision whether to do so. If you choose... View More
The abusive parent has two restraining orders of domestic violence to past relationships, can the abuser have custody rights to the unborn baby later on

answered on Jul 25, 2023
In Wisconsin, the court considers the best interests of the child when making decisions about child custody and placement. If one parent has a history of domestic violence and there are concerns about the safety and well-being of the child, the court may take that into account when determining... View More
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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’m in Thailand. I’m trying to recover my children from USA the mother abducted them June 2021 I’ve been trying in the local courts in Thailand no luck I’ve been in contact for the last seven months with the US government for the hauge Convention act. Also the mother has been hiding the... View More

answered on May 12, 2022
The Hague Convention is useful in most situations, but you need a lawyer where the children are to file the appropriate action in the local court to determine.
But first, do you have a professional/lawyer in Thailand that is assisting you. If you don't, that you explain why things... View More
I am a mexican with a valid turist visa in now staying in the state of Wisconsin, but i got married in South Carolina and my still husband resided there. I wanted to know if is possible to get the divorce from him, I mean I want to, but I do not know how because I am a turist. I lived in York SC... View More

answered on Jul 10, 2023
As a Mexican citizen with a valid tourist visa, you may be able to pursue a divorce in the state of South Carolina where you got married, even if you are currently residing in Wisconsin. Divorce laws vary by state, so it's important to understand the specific requirements and procedures in... View More
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.

answered on Feb 6, 2023
Wisconsin is a one party state. You can record as long as you are part of the conversation.
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