In most cases, no. Even if the father does not spend time with the child, he still has an obligation to pay child support. The State of Wisconsin’s policy is to avoid terminating parental rights due to an increased likelihood that the mother and child would need public assistance (food stamps, medical, housing, or daycare […]
Parental Rights
Wisconsin Paternity Law: Do I Have to Wait Until my Child is Born to Establish Paternity?
No. You can file a petition to establish paternity before the birth. Particularly if you are concerned that mom will not cooperate in establishing your parental rights, filing prior to the birth puts mom and the court on notice that you wish to be involved with the child. It also ensures that there is no […]
WISCONSIN DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW: WHY MUST I ESTABLISH PATERNITY OF MY CHILD?
The legal custody of a child born to unmarried parents is granted to the mother, by default. This is because the legal status of the biological father must first be established. Simply placing a male’s name on the child’s birth certificate is not enough. A male who believes that he is the father of a […]
WISCONSIN DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW: HOW DO I GET A GUARDIANSHIP OF A CHILD?
A guardianship grants a non-parent certain rights to provide care and custody of a child. Guardians of a minor can be granted various powers, including the right to make decisions regarding finances, medical care, education, receipt of government services, employment, etc. The award of these powers comes with a very serious responsibility to act in […]
WISCONSIN DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW: WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO ESTABLISH MY PARENTAL RIGHTS IMMEDIATELY?
A widely-accepted concept of child development known as attachment theory states that a child’s bond with a parent begins from the first moments of life. A child’s ability to develop properly and form positive attachments with parents and others is formed in the first few years of life. If the child does not form quality […]
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