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Wisconsin Divorce Blog · 2Y ago

Physical Placement: The Basics

In Wisconsin, the legal terminology to describe physical custody of a child in Family Court matters is “physical placement.” During a parent’s periods (times) of physical placement, the child is either with the parent or under that parent’s care. The parent with physical placement has the right and
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Wisconsin Divorce Blog · 2Y ago

Legal Custody: The Basics

Parents who are divorcing are usually concerned about their “custody” rights.  In Wisconsin, the term “legal custody” is not the same as “physical custody.”  Legal custody  is the legal terminology describing the legal right to make major decisions about your children and their upbringing.  The law
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Wisconsin Divorce Blog · 2Y ago

How is Child Support calculated?

In Wisconsin, child support is calculated based upon the number of minor children, the parents’ income and the parents’ physical placement time with the children.  All support calculations are based upon the “Percentage of Income Standard,” found in the Wisconsin Administrative Code at DCF Chapter 1
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Wisconsin Divorce Blog · 2Y ago

The New Domestic Partnership

Beginning August 3, 2009, same-sex couples in Wisconsin will be able to register for domestic partnerships with their local County Clerks.  This controversial new law was created with the state budget signed into law by Governor Doyle on June 29, 2009.  While domestic partnership is not the same as
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Wisconsin Divorce Blog · 2Y ago

Have a (Parenting) Plan

Many people, particularly dads, come into the office with the idea that they would like to have “50/50″ in regards to custody and physical placement arrangements.  Shared parenting is a lofty goal.   However, for some people, it is difficult to come up with concrete details as to how a shared parent
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Wisconsin Divorce Blog · 2Y ago

Bird Nesting

The media is all about the Gosselin divorce  today. Apparently, the infamous Jon and Kate are going to “bird nest.”  This is an arrangement where the children stay in the family home while their parents are going through a divorce.  Meanwhile, the parents rotate in and out of the house during their
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Wisconsin Divorce Blog · 2Y ago

Grandparent Visitation When a Parent Has Died

Many states have adopted laws under which grandparents who have been estranged from their grandchildren may obtain formal visitation rights to see them.  These laws are a variation of the concept that Courts may intervene and allow such visitation even if it occurs over the objection of the custodia
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Wisconsin Divorce Blog · 2Y ago

5 Ways You Can Help Control Your Legal Fees

Most people find they do not want to go through a divorce without an attorney, particularly those mired in contentious cases.  Yet, in these difficult economic times, they do not want to pay massive legal bills.   There are things that clients can usually do to help control their legal costs.  These
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Wisconsin Divorce Blog · 2Y ago

What is a Deposition?

In contested cases, a great deal of work goes into preparing the case for court.  Sometimes, it is necessary to conduct a deposition.   A deposition is testimony taken under oath (under penalty of perjury) in advance of a trial or evidentiary hearing before a Judge or Court Commissioner.    Typicall
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Wisconsin Divorce Blog · 2Y ago

At Least One Trip To The Courthouse

Although most divorce lawyers enjoy going to Court, some clients would rather not go there.  Whether it is due to inconvenience, stress, fear, other reasons, clients often express a reluctance to appear in Court as part of their divorces.  In fact, most people I know would prefer to never step foot
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