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When is it child abondment
answered on Jun 3, 2024
Abandonment is only considered in termination of parental rights cases when there is also an accompanying adoption. In that case, it would be six months with absolutely no contact with the child.
In Wisconsin with Family Court cases, if he is not exercising court ordered placement, you can... View More 
This is in the state of Wisconsin
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answered on Feb 2, 2024
In Wisconsin, parents generally do not have direct access to the information gathered by a court-appointed guardian ad litem (GAL) in a divorce or child custody case. The GAL's role is to represent the best interests of the child or children involved, and their communications and findings are... View More
I have a question about family law and custody in Wisconsin. The mother has primary custody, and the father has custody every weekend. However, due to a demanding work schedule and lack of work-life balance, the father would like to change the custody arrangement to every other weekend. Since the... View More
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answered on Jun 12, 2025
In Wisconsin, custody agreements can be modified after divorce, but there are specific criteria that must be met. The father can request a modification of the custody arrangement if there has been a significant change in circumstances, such as his demanding work schedule. The court will look at... View More
I am the custodial parent, and our final custody order was made in Texas on September 14, 2022, without geographical restrictions. My child and I moved to Wisconsin on September 15, 2022. The non-custodial parent (NCP) has long periods of no visitation or contact with our child (exceeding six... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
You’ve done an admirable job documenting everything and keeping track of these serious concerns. Since your final custody order was issued in Texas and you moved to Wisconsin over a year ago, you may be eligible to transfer the case under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act... View More
In Wisconsin, how can two unmarried parents, who have acknowledged paternity at the hospital, legally file a jointly prepared parenting plan to establish custody and placement through the court? Both parents agree to the terms of the plan and want it to be legally binding to prevent future issues.... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
It’s good that both of you are on the same page—it can make the process smoother and less stressful. Even if paternity was acknowledged at the hospital, Wisconsin doesn’t automatically establish legal custody or placement just from that acknowledgment. To create a legally binding parenting... View More
I am experiencing challenges in co-parenting with my daughter's father since he began a relationship with his girlfriend, who is constantly present and involved in situations with my daughter. My daughter feels pressured to accept the girlfriend as family, leading to emotional distress, and... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
What you're going through is incredibly difficult, especially when your daughter is caught in the middle. Without a court order in place, you have limited control over how parenting time is handled and how decisions are made. Since he signed a voluntary paternity acknowledgment, he is legally... View More
I share legal custody of my son with his father and have primary physical placement. There is no court-ordered visitation schedule. Recently, my son's father moved someone into his home, and I don't know or feel comfortable with my son being around this person. My son's father has... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In Wisconsin, you cannot unilaterally deny visitation without a court order, especially since you share legal custody and there is no court-ordered visitation schedule in place. While you may have concerns about your son’s safety due to your ex’s drinking habits or the new person in his home,... View More
I have no formal custody agreements with my girlfriend, and she has taken our child without informing me of their whereabouts. She also took my car, which is registered in my name, despite our verbal agreement that it should only be used for work purposes. This is the second time she has done this,... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That situation sounds incredibly stressful, and your concern for your child’s safety is completely valid. In Wisconsin, if there’s no formal custody order in place, both parents typically have equal rights to the child. That said, taking the child without telling you where they are—especially... View More
I am trying to regain guardianship and custody of my son who is currently in juvenile detention for disorderly conduct. My sister has had guardianship since 2017 but now does not wish to care for him anymore. There are no prior court orders for custody. I am seeking information on emergency... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2025
Your sister can resign as guardian and nominate you in her place. Then, you need to file a Motion to be successor guardian to her guardianship.
Me and my girlfriend have decided to announce that we are officially a couple and want to pursue a relationship with one another. She is the mother of a two year old daughter. The father of the child is trying to pursue legal action to take her daughter away because of this. In fact he attempted to... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2023
A parent's new partner is relevant on child custody questions if the new partner will spend time with or have an affect on the child. However, simply dating a new partner is not a reason to take successful legal action. If the relationship is positive, and there are no questions of, for... View More
Divorce 5 years, petitioner agreed to supervised visitations they pay for. I am the respondent.
answered on Sep 8, 2023
It depends on whether the temporary order was filed so it is enforceable. If it is, and the Petitioner is not following the Order, you could file a Motion for Contempt.
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
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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
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 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.
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
answered on Nov 27, 2022
This question is not clear. There is aneed for more information prior to responding.
Since 2020, he has come to stay every other weekend until 3 months ago, something changed and we've seen him once.
Over this last summer, she didn't let him stay half the summer like before because he's watching his 4 small siblings while her and her boyfriend work.... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2022
You can file a Motion for Grandparent Visitation for a Court Ordered schedule to see him if she is denying you contact.
answered on Aug 29, 2022
You would need to file a Paternity action for the adjudication of paternity for the biological father.
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.
Moms on limited visitation, 5 hrs e/o Sat&sun in public settings.2kids together.My 10 yr old is asking me about court dates coming up, child support, why they only see mom in public etc. Every time they come back from a visit something new is brought up that kids shouldn't be involved... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2022
Children are not to be told about Court proceedings. You should address this with the Court and Guardian ad Litem, if one is appointed.
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