Statutes


  1. Wisconsin Family Law Statutes
  2. Finding Wisconsin Statutes on the Internet
  3. 2003 Wisconsin Act 130: Detail of Changes in Child Custody/Physical Placement
  4. 2003 Wisconsin Act 130
  5. 2005 Wisconsin Act 101
  6. 2005 Wisconsin Act 130
  7. 2009 Wisconsin Act 187


Legal Advocacy in Family Law Actions


  1. Overview of Legal Advocacy
  2. The Role of the Legal Advocate in Family Law Cases
  3. Legal Advice vs. Legal Information
  4. Objections: Relevance and Hearsay
  5. Assisting a Client with Preparation for a Temporary Divorce Hearing
  6. Recording Conversations and Usage in Court
  7. Free Civil Legal Services In Wisconsin
  8. Additional Internet Resources for Family Law Issues
  9. Websites for Further Information About Family Law
  10. Managing Your Divorce: A Guide for Battered Women
  11. Child Custody and Domestic Violence: A Chain of Unintended Consequences
  12. Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Q&A with Angela Russell, Executive Assistant
  13. American Judges Association Domestic Violence Booklet
  14. Lisa 911 Recording
  15. 2003 Wisconsin Act 130


J. Pro Se Litigants and Resources for Family Law


  1. Resources to Help Pro Se Litigants File and Handle Their Legal Case
  2. Directory for Self-Help Legal Resources in Wisconsin Counties
  3. Civil Gideon Motion Packet


I. Parental Alienation Syndrome


  1. Resource Guide to More Information on Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS)
  2. PAS: A Guide for Attorneys or Pro Se Litigants
  3. Family Law Benchcard
  4. Frequently Asked Questions about PAS


H. Paternity


  1. Overview of Paternity in Wisconsin
  2. Paternity Process in Wisconsin
  3. Paternity at a Glance
  4. Establishing Custody/Placement After Paternity is Acknowledged
  5. Tools for Retrieving Non-Marital Children
  6. Civil and Criminal Laws Which May Impact Those Who Leave With Children
  7. Resources for Paternity in Wisconsin


G. Property Division


  1. FAQs about Property, Marriage and Divorce
  2. Resources for Property Division in Wisconsin


F. Mediation


  1. What are Your Rights in Court Mandated Mediation for Divorce and Child Custody Issues?
  2. Affidavit & Order to Waive Required Mediation Form
  3. Resources for Mediation


E. Guardians ad Litem


  1. Overview of Guardians ad Litem in Wisconsin
  2. Guardians ad Litem in Civil Cases in Wisconsin
  3. Guardians ad Litem in Civil Cases in Wisconsin (Grid)
  4. Guardianship, Guardians ad Litem and Powers of Attorney
  5. What Guardians ad Litem in Family Law Cases Can Do
  6. Meeting with the Guardian ad Litem
  7. Guardian ad Litem Family Law Resources


D. Child Support


  1. Overview of Child Support in Wisconsin
  2. Wisconsin’s Child Support Laws
  3. Cooperation and Good Cause: Child Support
  4. Privacy Protection for Child Support Participants
  5. Privacy Protection for Child Support Participants (Hmong)
  6. Privacy Protection for Child Support Participants (Spanish)
  7. Child Support Resources


C. Custody, Placement and Visitation


  1. Overview of Custody, Placement and Visitation
  2. Custody and Placement Presumptions in Wisconsin Family Law
  3. Summary of 2003 Wisconsin Act 130
  4. Family Law Bench Card
  5. Service of Family Law Documents and Local Court Rules
  6. Family Law Temporary Hearing: Tip Sheet
  7. Wisconsin Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Programs
  8. Third Party Visitation in Wisconsin
  9. Visitation by Grandparents and Other Third Parties
  10. Glossary of Terms: Family Law Chapter 767
  11. Resources for Custody, Placement and Visitation


B. Divorce, Annulment and Legal Separation


  1. Overview of Divorce, Annulment and Legal Separation in Wisconsin
  2. Getting a Divorce in Wisconsin: The Basics
  3. Basics of Family Law for Victims of Domestic Abuse
  4. Wisconsin Family Law Statutes when Domestic Abuse is Present
  5. Service by Publication: Family Law Actions
  6. Divorce by Counties in Wisconsin
  7. Wisconsin Family Law Pro Se Forms
  8. Resources for Divorce, Annulment and Legal Separation in Wisconsin


A. Overview of Family Law


  1. Overview of Wisconsin Family Law
  2. Wisconsin Family Law Statutes
  3. Basics of Family Law for Victims of Domestic Abuse
  4. Getting a Divorce in Wisconsin: The Basics
  5. Guardianship, Guardians ad Litem and Powers of Attorney
  6. Glossary of Terms: Family Law Chapter 767
  7. Resources for Family Law