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A substantial change in circumstances may arise when a child custody order is modified and the parent paying support becomes the custodial parent, when a medical issue arises, when a parent has a significant change in income such as a job loss, or when a parent is put in jail.

In Wisconsin, children cannot dictate where they reside but the courts may take the child's preference into consideration at about age 14 or when the child can articulate a preference and a reason for the preference. A child cannot opt to violate a court order, parents are responsible for following the court order.

In small claims court, you can handle your personal or business legal matters without an attorney; however, you can hire an attorney to represent you if you wish. If the other party has an attorney, your chances of winning might be better if you also have an attorney.

A parent can request an ex parte child custody order by filing a motion with the court and providing evidence to support their claim that the child is in danger. The court will review the evidence and determine whether or not to grant the ex parte order.

In Wisconsin, joint legal custody or 50/50 custody gives both parents an equal share of the legal responsibilities of caring for their children. Joint physical custody maximizes the time the child has with both parents. Shared custody schedules work to give the child equal amounts with each parent.

Wis. Stat. § 767.481 requires that if (a) periods of physical placement are granted to both parent and (b) one parent intends to relocate and reside with a child 100 miles or more from the other parent, then the parent who intends to relocate must file a motion with the court seeking permission to relocate.