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Wisconsin law requires a review of a child support order automatically every three years, in cases where the state is involved in supplemental payments.
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Although you are not required to get a paternity test, it is in your best interest and in the best interest of the child to do so. Once paternity is established, the parents may resolve matters of custody, visitation, and child support in family court.
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When the court orders a paternity test, the mother cannot refuse. If the mother refuses a court-ordered paternity test, she will be in contempt of court and could face legal consequences for her actions.
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Wisconsin statutes allow for a motion for modification of child support if it has been more than 33 months since the date of the last order. Parents have the right to request a child support review every three years.
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While you cannot completely waive child support, Wisconsin does allow you to halt it for a period of time.
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If you are owed child support that is unpaid or in arrears, do not take matters into your own hands. You cannot legally refuse visitation, even if the other parent has not been providing for their child.
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Going through a divorce can be a long and arduous process. When the procedure finally comes to an end and the judge issues an order, you expect that your former spouse will follow it. But what happens when your ex does not obey the court’s orders? There are some things you can do to facilitate […]
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When parents divorce, they are usually expected to share parenting responsibilities. The children typically reside primarily with one parent, while the other parent has regular visitation. A custodial parent cannot move more than 100 miles away without seeking a court modification. The law changed last year, making legal modification a requirement even for those who […]
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When parents divorce, both are expected to provide for their children and spend time with them. Generally, children reside with one parent, and this parent is known as the custodial parent. The non-custodial parent typically pays child support as part of the court’s divorce order. Once child support is made part of the order, it […]
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