Custody and Parenting Time

A custody dispute can be one of the hardest parts of a family law case. Conflict can distract you from your child’s needs and important decisions. Every case is different, but avoiding common mistakes can help you handle the process and protect your child’s...

Creating a parenting plan can be one of the most challenging parts of a divorce or custody case. While many parents reach an agreement through negotiation, others struggle to resolve important issues involving their children. If you and the other parent cannot agree...

If you are going through a divorce or separation in Wisconsin, you will likely hear the terms "custody" and " physical placement" constantly. While it is easy to assume that they mean the same thing, they are completely separate legal terms. Mixing up these two...

You might wonder if same-sex couples have the same adoption rights as heterosexual couples in Wisconsin. Fortunately, your sexual orientation cannot legally stop you from adopting a child. However, your marital status can. Learning about the state’s adoption laws can...

What once happened naturally under one roof now requires planning across two. After divorce, raising a child becomes a shared effort to connect different routines and households in a way that still feels stable. When parents approach that shared role with intention...

Adoption laws can feel confusing when your family does not follow a traditional structure. If you and your partner are not married, you may question whether Wisconsin law allows you to adopt a child together. These questions often arise early, especially when couples...

Adoption by a grandparent can provide stability when a child cannot remain with a parent. Wisconsin law allows grandparents to petition for adoption, but courts follow specific legal standards before approving the request. Understanding how these rules apply helps you...

Many parents rely on informal arrangements after divorce because the schedule feels easier and communication seems predictable. Yet Wisconsin law gives legal force only to a written parenting plan approved by the court. A spoken agreement may work for a time, but it...

Life changes, and so do work schedules. If your job hours shift after a custody plan is set, you may wonder how that affects your parenting time. Wisconsin courts recognize that flexibility helps maintain strong parent-child relationships, even when circumstances...

Being named as a guardian for a child can feel overwhelming, especially if you did not expect the responsibility. In Wisconsin, guardianship of a minor requires you to make decisions about a child’s daily life, education and wellbeing. But if someone asks you to...