Custody and Parenting Time

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...

Even if a divorce is the best solution for your future, there could still be devastating negative consequences for all involved. Divorcing parents must pay close attention to the impact the new living arrangements have on their children. While the transition might be...

After the court establishes child custody and a parenting time schedule, it may be necessary to change it. Wisconsin law creates uniform standards for when a court may modify a child custody order. While minor schedule changes may be somewhat routine, circumstances...

If you live in Wisconsin and you have joint custody of one or more children, then you might be wondering about what happens if one of the parents wants to move out of the state. The laws governing this have changed, so it is important to stay on top of what rules you...

Finding evidence for nonphysical abuse to bring forth in a custody battle is often a challenge. This type of mistreatment that is unfortunately common in marriages is often subtle, but even the most dramatic instances of nonphysical abuse might leave no trace of...

Alcohol and substance abuse problems affect millions of people, and the impact of addiction often proves far-reaching. Parents struggling with their issues might find challenges during child custody hearings in Wisconsin. The courts may feel great reservations about...

As a Wisconsin parent who has split from your spouse or partner, you will probably have custody issues. If your ex decides that they want the two of you to try mediation for your child custody matters, here is what you should know about the process. What happens...

In a Wisconsin court's eyes, parental alienation is one of the worst things that a parent can do. The court will punish the behavior severely, right up to the point of changing the custody agreement. Here is what you should do if it is happening to you. Parental...

Wisconsin couples who find out that they can adopt the children they want are happier than ever. However, happiness doesn't always last forever. When these parents decide that it's time to file for divorce, there are a few things that they need to do. Commit to...

Because you and your spouse know your schedules best, you may want to create your own joint custody parenting time schedule rather than leaving it up to the court. Wisconsin requires that you send in a co-parenting plan within a certain time period. If your ex-spouse...