In a recent article entitled “In the Lead”, Probst Law Offices, S.C. is recognized by the Wisconsin Law Journal as one of the “Best Women-Led Law Firms“ in the state of Wisconsin. In Jane’s case, she not only successfully leads the firm, but has been the owner/operator of Probst Law Offices, S.C. for over 30 […]
Grandparents Prevented from Seeing Grandchildren
Many grandparents and grandchildren enjoy a close relationship, facilitated by parents who welcome the interaction between the generations. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes parents will not allow grandparents to see grandchildren, even after a positive relationship has been established. When a child cannot continue a relationship with his or her grandparents because […]
Seeking Sole Child Custody and Placement of a Child
If you are divorcing and worry about the safety or welfare of your child when they spend time with the other parent you may be able to petition for sole custody and primary placement of your child if you can prove the other parent is unfit to care for your child. Terminating the rights of […]
Sole Custody May Not Result in Primary Placement
Sole legal custody allows a parent to make major decision for a child without having to consult, or receive permission from, the other parent. Important decisions may include, but are certainly not limited to, a child’s religious upbringing, education, or authorization for medical procedures. Decisions may also include providing a minor child consent to participate […]
Wisconsin Child Custody at a Glance
In Wisconsin, child custody is the legal right to care for and make important decisions concerning a child. Parents may have joint or sole legal custody and either primary physical custody, where the child lives with one parent most of the time; shared custody where a child lives with each parent at least 25% of […]
Law Expands Types of Wisconsin Private Guardianship
Many children are raised by someone other than a parent temporarily or permanently before reaching the age of 18. Many of these arrangements are informal, however, without legal guardianship, the person caring for the child cannot consent to a child’s medical, educational or other critical needs so formal guardianship is often in the best interest […]
Grandparent Role When Parent Has Substance Abuse Issue
When the parent of a grandchild has drug or alcohol addiction issues, a grandparent is naturally concerned about the well-being of their grandchild. Every day, grandparents across the country step up to provide not only financial and emotional support, but a safe haven for their grandchildren when their parents struggle with substance abuse. Economic and […]
Guardianship of a Grandchild in Wisconsin
Grandparents may have concerns regarding the well-being of a grandchild when a parent is not providing for their grandchild’s physical, emotional or social well-being. Issues regarding the care of a child may arise when a parent is struggling with substance abuse or mental illness or when the parent is absent for periods of time. […]
When Paternity of a Child is not Established
If parents are unmarried and paternity of a child is not established, in most states, the mother is automatically given primary custody rights over a child and is solely responsible for making decisions regarding the child and providing support. When a father wants to assert his parental rights, paternity can be established by signing a […]
Parenting Time Interference
Sometimes, despite having court ordered child custody arrangements, one parent may interfere with approved parenting time directly or indirectly making it difficult for the other parent to see their child or continue a positive relationship. Direct Interference of Parenting Time Direct interference boils down to physically preventing the other parent from seeing the child. The […]
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