Amy Z. v. Jon T.
The Circuit court had the authority to address child support in the context of a chapter 880 guardianship proceeding, however, advanced notice that child support would be addressed at the hearing is required.
Waters v. Waters
Trial court erred in finding that child stipulation was percentage-based.
Ladwig v. Ladwig
Trial court properly exercised its discretion for not deviating from guidelines which required child support of $8,455 per month, despite father’s argument that it exceeded the needs of the children.
Lyman v. Lyman
Settlement from wrongful termination of employment lawsuit was income available for child support.
Tierney v. Berger
No error by trial court in setting child support both as a fixed amount and a percentage order from bonus.
Marriage of Steinbach v. Gustafson
Statute gives custodian of child born after separation or divorce the right to name the child.
In Re Marriage of Jocius v. Jocius
Trial court’s order changing the names of the children was in contradiction to the statutes. Name change for children must be done under §786.36 Stats.
State v. Charles R. P.
Trial court had no authority to change child’s name in paternity proceeding, absent mother’s agreement and compliance with procedural requirements of §786.36, Stats.
Bahr v. Galonski
Standard of proof for modification of visitation is different from standard for modification of custody since modification of visitation impacts less upon the welfare of a child than a complete transfer of custody.
Corcoran v. Corcoran
Burden of proof for change of custody is on movant to show that removal is necessary.