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What do I do if I’m being refused my children and being threatened with child support?, I have no parental rights/custody
answered on Oct 1, 2020
Assuming you are the father and not the mother, if paternity has not been established you will need to do so if you want to gain physical placement rights. There is no child support until paterntoth is established and a request is made for the same through the courts.
My daughters father wants to sign his rights over but I don't have a significant other to take over his rights. Can a family member of mine take over his rights? Or do I have a significant other take over his parental rights?
answered on Sep 7, 2020
You need to be married and your new husband willing to adopt your daughter. If a family member adopted your daughter, that would require a termination of your parental rights, too. The only way that your ex's parental rights can be terminated while yours are not terminated are if there will... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2020
You would need to file a formal name change proceeding in the circuit court of your residence. However, you can only do this with the agreement of your parent or guardian.
My ex and I had an agreement that he'd pay my cell bill since it's in his name if he can keep my tv which I'm still paying on. I only agreed because he changed the locks and wouldn't let me get my stuff unless he could keep the TV. It's a $2500 82 inch smart TV I just... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2020
Your question is not clear as to whether you are divorced or going through a divorce. If your divorce is not finalized, you can file an Order to Show Cause for a Temporary Order regarding such issues. If you are already divorced, you will need to follow the final Judgment provisions since those... View More
The people I delegated power to refuse to return my child and I'm being told there is nothing I can do even though I have legal custody
answered on Aug 3, 2020
Your question is not clear. Did you stipulate to guardianship or award someone a Power of Attorney over the child?
answered on Jul 28, 2020
If there is no court order prohibiting certain individuals from being around the kids then your ex husband has no say in that. He can file a motion seeking such an order, though.
answered on Jul 25, 2020
Yes. Custody is decision making power and does not affect rights to see a child, for example.
8/1/2017. She has confirmed that she will not marry until the alimony subsists 3/2022. I have learned that a WI Supreme Court Case Jan. 9,2017 found the ex-spouse in contempt and ordered the termination of alimony. Does this apply to me? She and her fiancé make over 100K/year and own two homes... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2020
What you were referring to is called a "cohabitation" case. You should contact an experienced family lawyer to discuss as these can be complex.
answered on Jan 31, 2020
That depends on whether you already have a judgment of paternity and/or custody and placement orders. If you do, then you can file an enforcement motion seeking to enforce the previous placement schedule. If you do not, you need to file an action to establish paternity, and if paternity is... View More
I have placement 3 hours a week it was a final judgement order. There’s no parenting plan. I want my child on weekends as well. Can my ex deny my extra visitations?
answered on Nov 16, 2019
If your court order does not allow for additional times of placement then your ex can deny you. Depending on when your final judgment was issued, your best bet would be to file a motion to modify placement and seek additional expanded placement with your child(ren).
My wife hit me and I have a black eye, I pushed her off of me and left the house. She called PD and they issued a warrant for me. She said I punched her and that she didn't hit me at all. Now I'm being charged. Court is tomorrow 10-30-19
answered on Oct 29, 2019
I you feel you can represent yourself and obtain a reasonable bond, then you can take the chance.
You will eventually need one, so why not start now?
We were never married, current orders only state visitation details. Dad is to submit to me monthly drug test results in order to see child..he has been out of jail since March of 2019 has not given me any results or complied with order. Dad spent 3 years in jail on for felony gun and drug charges.... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2019
That depends on what your current orders say. The laws on removal are complicated and were recently changed. I strongly recommend seeking advice of counsel before doing anything in this case.
answered on Jul 14, 2019
I’m not aware of any state fill-in-the-blank forms specific to grandparents visitation cases. You could try using the generic motions to modify custody and placement forms, but a well-seasoned attorney might be your best bet.
SINCE HE IS IN PROTECTIVE PLACEMENT that according to the statute he is to be taken care of by the county and or state funding. In the least restrictive place. ( he is in assisted living can from nursing home ) he is totally self dependent and does not need nursing home care. I am worried that... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2019
Both Wisconsin law and federal law provide a right for a person being cared for due to a disability to be given the least restrictive placement. Sometimes court battles arise because that person, the person's guardian or family and the state disagree as to what placement is required. If you... View More
Adams walch act? I am not registered . I did 60 days time , 1 year probation
answered on Mar 13, 2019
It's quite possible it will. You should consult an experienced immigration attorney for assistance with this matter.
I want nothing to do with my sister also when dealing with my moms estate. I basically want to erase any obligations i would have it either would pass away.
answered on Sep 12, 2017
You can file the paternity action either in Jackson County or Trempealeau County. I would think that the better option in this case though would be to file in Jackson County since the I assume the child is living with the other parent in that county.
We had joint placement but my ex didn't have day care for him so he said I had to take him for the summer. Now that schools in place he wants him every other week again and I think he's doing much better full time with me. He refuses to pay anything more.
answered on Sep 12, 2017
If you want to receive child support, you would need a court order in place to be able to enforce it. In most cases, child support will follow a placement order so you will probably want to request an order for primary placement and then request the court to calculate child support for that as... View More
According to a banker I know with a lot of experience.
answered on Sep 12, 2017
You are misinformed about MN law. In MOST states (and MN and WI are in that crowd) IF children inherit without a will, ALL children inherit equally. There are situations where children will NOT inherit without a will in MN (For example, if there is a surviving spouse who is also the parent of the... View More
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