When your ex-spouse fails to pay child support there are a number of remedies from wage garnishment to revoking a driver’s license to ensure compliance. A parent may also be held in contempt of court and face legal consequences. Even when spouses live in separate states, matters related to past due child support are typically […]
Do Not Wait to Modify Your Child Support
When a divorced parent experiences financial issues they may fall behind on child support. If they do not petition the court to modify the child support order, they will remain on the hook for all unpaid child support under the terms of the existing child support order despite being unemployed. To make matters worse, a […]
Conclusive Determination of Paternity
Establishing paternity of a child in Wisconsin may be established by both parents signing off on a Voluntary Paternity Acknowledgement and an Acknowledgement of Marital Child. However, if the parents are in a paternity disagreement, one parent may initiate a method known as Conclusive Determination of Paternity, a process handled through the child support agency […]
How Much Child Support Will I Receive?
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 […]