In Re Marriage of Abitz v. Abitz

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155 Wis. 2d 161, 455 N.W.2d 609 (1990)

Summary

(1) Marital property principles of income are not to be considered in child support issues.  (2) Use of percentage standards are purely discretionary in revision actions.  (3) If court chooses to apply percentage standards, gross income is calculated as if parent remained single.  (4) Circuit court can consider parent’s earning capacities and total economic circumstances.

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