When going through a divorce, one area where many parties disagree is the physical placement of the children. This is a “hot button” issue because placement impacts child support payments and where the children will live. Parents are also concerned because one party may think the other parent can’t do a good job raising the […]
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Wisconsin Divorce Law: What Can I Do To Make Sure My Ex Does Not Move Out of State With Our Child?
Before a parent enters any agreement for custody or placement of a child, he/she should consider whether there is any possibility that the other parent will move out of state. If so, that concern should be addressed in the agreement. The reason for this is because there is a presumption that the parent with greater […]
Wisconsin Divorce Law: How Do I Enforce My Custody and/or Placement Order Granted From Another State?
Wisconsin, like most states, has adopted the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. Basically, the UCCJEA prevents parents from moving to a different state and starting a new custody action if a custody order already exists in another state. Wisconsin will enforce an order granted in another state, therefore the previous order must be […]
Wisconsin Divorce Law: What Procedure Do I Have to Follow If I Want To Move Out Of State With My Child?
If both parents have placement of a child, neither parent can move out of state with the child without following a very specific notice and consent procedure. The moving parent must provide specific written notice of the relocation. If the remaining parent objects, he/she must do so formally and try to prevent the child from […]
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 […]
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