Pursuant to 767.511 of the Wisconsin Statutes when the court enters a judgment for annulment, divorce, legal separation or an order regarding paternity, it must order one or both of the parties to pay reasonable child support. Child support is
Hawley, Kaufman & Kautzer, S.C
Hawley, Kaufman & Kautzer, S.C. is a Wisconsin-based law firm specializing in family law and estate planning. The firm provides legal services related to adoption, child custody, child support, divorce (including contested, uncontested, and high-net-worth cases), maintenance, paternity, and termination of parental rights. Additionally, they handle estate planning matters such as wills, durable power of attorney, health care power of attorney, and marital property agreements. Their blog content focuses on explaining Wisconsin family law topics, including custody rights, paternity laws, and divorce asset division, aiming to educate clients on legal processes and rights. The firm emphasizes compassionate, accountable representation and clear communication with clients.
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Firearms and the Best Interests of the Children: Can a Guardian Ad Litem Take My Guns?
Guardian Ad Litems are appointed by courts in custody and placement disputes to help educate the court on what placement and custody arrangement is in the best interests of the child or children. When determining if an arrangement is in
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Placement or Custody?
In divorces involving minor children two of the biggest concerns for parents are custody and placement of the children. Both terms are easily incorrectly used interchangeably so it is important to explain the differences between the two and what they
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Divorce Basics in Wisconsin
Deciding whether to file for a divorce can be an emotional and difficult decision for people to make, especially when there are young children involved. Many people are likely left without direction or knowing how to start the processes. There
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Can You Refuse To Accept Child Support?
Generally speaking, the answer to this question is yes; a parent can refuse to accept child support. Most courts encourage parents to cooperate with each other and will not stand in the way of any agreements the parents reach, however,
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10 Sources Of Income That Wisconsin Considers To Be Gross Income For Purposes Of Child Support
Many of our clients have concerns about child support. Child support is the concept of one parent giving the other parent money that is for support of a child. Judges in Wisconsin make child support orders in family law cases,
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Three Expenses In Addition To Child Support That You May Be Ordered To Pay
As divorce and child custody lawyers in Wisconsin, we discover that many people are surprised to learn that in addition to court ordered child support, a parent may be ordered by the Court to pay for additional child related expenses.
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Tips on Extramarital Relations, Cohabitation, and Placement Decisions
As lawyers who practice family law in Wisconsin, we see a lot of situations where one of the parents has started a new romantic relationship. I recently read an article and a judge in Wisconsin who has practiced for nearly
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4 Tips for Fathers During Child Custody
Here are four tips for fathers in a child custody placement case. Being a parent in a two household family can be very difficult. Many fathers have an especially hard time with the transition. They may feel that the deck
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Child Custody Mediation – 3 Tips
Here are three tips when entering a child custody and placement mediation.
A. The first tip is to come to your session prepared. This means to:
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print off and bring with you your work schedule
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your child’s school schedule and
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