Wisconsin Legal Custody Wisconsin child custody falls into two categories: legal custody and physical placement. Legal custody encompasses the legal right to make important decisions regarding your child, which may include where they will attend school, what religion they practice, what medical care they will receive, or even whether they will be permitted to get […]
High Conflict Child Custody Disputes
Roughly half of marriages end in divorce and, while many couples aspire to have a “good” or “low conflict’ divorce, sometimes there may be conflicts when children are involved. Parents involved in what is known as high conflict child custody disputes have ongoing disagreements and acrimony on almost every aspect of their child’s upbringing, often […]
Invalid Prenuptial Agreements
Spouses who entered into a prenuptial agreement before marriage who are now heading for divorce court may wonder if there is a way to invalidate the prenuptial agreement. Hindsight is 20/20 after all, and what seemed reasonable in the early days of a relationship may seem downright unfair or even suspect when the marriage dissolves. […]
Healthcare and Emergency Workers Facing Child Visitation Issues During Covid-19
Health care workers and emergency response employees such as nurses, doctors, firefighters, law enforcement and paramedics, etc., continue to show up for work despite the risks of exposure to Covid-19. Consequently, there are a growing number of parents across the country who have begun to deny child visitation to their former spouses providing these crucial […]
Seven Guidelines for Parents Sharing Custody During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is a challenging time for parents and families. Parents are dealing with changing work dynamics, concerns about the health and safety of family members, and children stuck at home. For many children, this strange moment in time will leave vivid memories. They are attending school remotely, aren’t participating in their normal activities, […]
Enforcing Custody and Placement Orders During Coronavirus
The COVID-19 pandemic is a challenging time for parents and families. Wisconsin recently started a Safer at Home policy that has changed routines and schedules. Children are no longer attending school or extracurricular activities, and many parents are now working from home. Unfortunately, some parents are using the uncertainty and safety concerns posed by COVID-19 […]
Temporary Orders for Child Custody
When parents’ divorce, the child’s best interests are first and foremost, which may or may not include shared legal custody as the divorce proceeds. Because children of divorce must have someone to make decisions on their behalf during the process, one parent may agree to give up legal custody in the short term to keep […]
Divorce and the Holidays
Navigating the holiday season following a recent divorce or during ongoing divorce proceedings can be challenging for families. While some of the activities you and your children look forward to will remain the same, some routines will inevitably change after a divorce. It is helpful to discuss what might be different as well as what […]
Wisconsin Custody and Physical Placement of a Child
If you are a parent considering divorce, you and your spouse may be able to work out an agreement regarding child custody and physical placement that works well for your child. Child custody refers to a right to make legal decisions regarding your child, which may include where your child will attend school, their religious […]
Domestic Violence
If you are the victim of domestic violence, whether it is physical violence or abusive behavior and would like to discuss all your legal options available to you to protect you and your children, contact Probst Law Offices for help. We provide a free, confidential consultation to discuss what options are available to protect you […]