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What is reasonable visitation?

If you are a parent in the middle of a child custody case, you might encounter the concept of reasonable visitation. Wisconsin judges might award fixed visitation, with specific times and even places for visitation to take place, or reasonable visitation, leaving the...

What do you need to know about child support when filing taxes?

Child support battles in Wisconsin often create complex financial struggles. When you prepare your taxes, these financial struggles often become even more apparent. Keep these child custody guidelines in mind when filing taxes. Only one person may claim the child as a...

The negative effects of loyalty traps

When a couple divorces in Wisconsin, one of the most unfortunate aspects is when children are caught in the middle. If you have child custody, be wary of any loyalty traps your ex may try to set for you. What are loyalty traps? Loyalty traps occur when one parent...

Exploring the different types of parenting schedules in Wisconsin

Even though the divorce process in Wisconsin is almost always unpleasant, it's best for separating parents to put aside their own feelings and focus on what's best for their children. If you are going through a divorce, one of the important decisions you'll have to...

Evaluate your decision to get divorced if you have children

Divorce may be an option when you and your spouse are having marital problems in Wisconsin. However, when children are involved, it makes this process more challenging. You'll likely need to weigh the pros and cons to determine the best solution. Risks of staying in a...

Why a parenting plan is important

If you are a Wisconsin parent of minor children and you are getting a divorce, one thing you may need to think about is creating a parenting plan. Ideally, this document should go beyond simply outlining schedules and should also include agreed-upon guidelines about...

Drafting child custody agreements

Divorce negotiations involve many things, and not all center on financial support or asset distributions. Child custody agreements and parenting plans could become critical and even contested elements of settlement talks. Ultimately, a Wisconsin family court judge...

How a court determines child custody

If you are involved in a custody dispute, you might wonder what factors a court uses to make a decision about custody. The standard used by courts is whatever is in the best interests of the child, but how this is determined can vary among jurisdictions and even...

How to make co-parenting plans work

Wisconsin parents who have gone through a divorce know how hard the whole process can be. Former spouses now living two different lives may parent their kids in different ways, causing confusion and stress to all involved. Most parents want the best for their kids, so...

Parental alienation during divorce

Wisconsin parents who divorce often have disputes over dividing property, alimony and, of course, child custody. While some divorces are easily navigated, others can turn bitter. Often, the relationships of the children with their parents suffer the most. Here is some...

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