The standard guideline for the payment of Wisconsin child support is based on the payer’s gross income and the number of children involved. The guideline percentage amounts are: 17% for one child 25% for two children 29% for three children 31% for four children 34% for five or more children Because every situation is unique, […]
Child Support When Voluntarily Under Employed or Unemployed
A divorced parent with a child support obligation can unexpectedly land on financial hard times, often due to losing employment or a reduction in hours. Despite their best efforts to find gainful employment to support their kids, they may not have the skills or education to find a job or earn as much as they […]
Health Insurance Coverage Following a Divorce
It is not uncommon for one spouse to be covered under their spouse’s employer-sponsored health insurance plan. When couples divorce, a covered spouse can elect to continue on their ex-spouse’s coverage for up to three years under COBRA. However, although COBRA is certainly a way to bridge the gap following a divorce, it is not […]
Wisconsin Child Support Calculator
If you are a parent considering divorce in Wisconsin, you will likely have questions regarding your child support obligation. The amount of child support that you will pay is determined by how many overnights the children spend at each parent’s home throughout the year. For parents who have less than 25 percent placement, child support […]
Child Support Modification Questions
Many questions regarding the payment of child support arise when a parent remarries, loses their job, or increases their income. The rule of thumb is that if there is a substantial change in financial circumstances of either or both parents, the amount of child support may be modified. Say for example, a parent remarries. Many […]
Wisconsin Child Support Determination
To make a Wisconsin child support determination, a court will consider how many overnights a child has with the non-residential parent. For joint custody arrangements, the amount paid depends on the overnights. See example of child support for shared placement. If a parent has sole custody, the non-custodial parent will be ordered to pay a […]
Can I Make My Spouse Move Out During Divorce?
During a divorce, you may want to stay in the family home especially when are children involved. If your spouse refuses to leave, there are certain conditions under which a court can order him or her to go, particularly if the other spouse or children feel threatened. You may request a temporary order if there […]
Calculating Wisconsin Child Support
Every child is entitled to support from their parents. If you divorce with children, child support is intended to cover basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, utilities, transportation and health insurance. There is a legal obligation to support a child until they turn 18 or longer, if they are still in high school or […]