Custody and Parenting Time

Divorce stories often paint the father as the villain. But in reality, no one is a bad guy or good guy. It is just the reality that the children lose a vital relationship growing up. If you are a divorcing dad in Wisconsin and you have questions about your rights,...

Parents who must share their parental rights and responsibilities may struggle to agree on various parenting issues. Resentment from the relationship they shared previously and differing values as parents can lead to conflict. Disagreements about decisions that could...

Teenagers have a deep need to separate themselves from their parents. Sometimes, that may be more literal than others. Teens often try to spend time with their friends instead of their families on special days. In some cases, they might even refuse to interact with...

People who are going into a child custody case have to carefully consider how they set the rules in the parenting plan. There are several that can be considered, one of which is who will watch the children if the parent who has them at the time needs childcare.  Some...

Co-parenting is rarely straightforward, even in the most amicable situations. When both parents are committed to the well-being of their children, it’s possible to create a stable, supportive environment post-separation.  However, the balance shifts when one parent...

Despite the custody order that was issued during your divorce, they’re constantly violating it. Consequently, you’re dealing with missed drop-offs, late pick-ups or even being denied parenting time with your child. It can be understandably frustrating, exhausting and...

Child support and parenting time are treated as separate legal matters in Wisconsin. Suppose a co-parent has a child support obligation; the payments they make are intended to help ensure the child’s needs are met.  On the other hand, as a co-parent, they have the...

If you are going through a divorce with children, you certainly are thinking about your parental rights and your custody rights. For many people, their main focus is preserving these custody rights so that they can maintain a relationship with their child. But the...

Going through a divorce is a major change in a person’s life. It often comes with significant emotional trauma because of the circumstances that led to the end of the marriage. While some adults can simply walk away and never have to deal with each other again, those...

Child custody matters are often challenging to work out because you have to work with a person you aren’t involved with romantically any longer. This sometimes comes with emotions that will lead to increased tension, but you can’t just ignore the need to speak to your...