Age 18. There is a common misconception that “older” children can decide for themselves where they want to live. While an older child’s wishes may be taken into consideration, he or she is still [...]
When the legal custody or physical placement of a child is contested, or if there is reason for special concern regarding the welfare of the child, the court appoints a guardian ad litem (GAL) [...]
With exceptions for undue hardship or endangerment to one of the parties, an initial session of mediation is required in any action affecting the family where it appears that legal custody or [...]
If the parties cannot agree on a physical placement schedule, the court will allocate periods of physical placement of the child between the parties. In determining periods of physical placement, [...]
In Wisconsin, there is a presumption that joint legal custody is in the best interest of the child. The court may award sole legal custody only if it finds it is in the child’s best interest, and [...]
In Wisconsin, joint custody means that both parents both parents participate in the important decisions relating to their children. Neither parent’s decision takes precedence over the other’s. [...]
