Joint Legal
Custody
In joint legal custody, both parties share legal custody of the child or children. The amount that each parent is responsible for depends on the verdict, but the most common outcome is 50/50 placement, in which both parties share equal responsibilities. Both parties need to work together and communicate major decisions made for their child concerning schooling, religion, marriage and joining the military while the child is still a minor.
Sole Legal
Custody
In sole legal custody, one party will receive full legal and physical custody of the child while the other must pay child support with possible visitation rights. To receive this verdict in court, it must be established that one party is unable to perform their parental responsibilities. Sole custody could also be chosen if both parents cannot agree on major life decisions for their child. If the parents were unmarried when the child was born, the mother will usually be granted sole custody unless a paternity action is established. Distinct Father’s rights apply for unmarried and divorced fathers. Make sure your rights are protected by hiring an experienced child custody lawyer.Child Placement &
Custody Mediation
When you and your spouse have made the mutual decision to divorce but would prefer to settle your child custody dispute outside of court, our team of family mediation attorneys is here for you. As a neutral third party, we can facilitate your discussions to help you reach an agreement that benefits both parties and your child(ren). If no agreement is reached, the court may appoint a Guardian ad Litem to represent the child’s best interests while the case is pending.
Post-Judgement Child Custody Modification in West Bend
You may find that the circumstances of your original child custody agreement have changed after a few months or years. Living arrangements, household income and major life decisions can significantly impact your ability to care for your child. Wisconsin divorce law provides you with the opportunity to modify placement schedules (under certain circumstances) to provide the best experience for your child. Learn about how you can utilize modern programs and technologies as a parent with our co-parenting resources.
