Wisconsin Dispositional Order — Protection or Care of an Unborn Child is a court order issued by a court in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin that gives a legal guardian the authority to make decisions concerning the protection and care of an unborn child. The order is usually issued when a pregnant woman is unable or unwilling to care for and protect her unborn child due to mental health or physical health issues. This order may be requested by the guardian of the unborn child, or by the mother herself, if she is unable to care for the child. The order appoints a guardian of the unborn child and grants them legal authority to make decisions concerning the child's welfare including medical care, housing, and education. The Wisconsin Dispositional Order — Protection or Care of an Unborn Child can also grant the guardian the right to sign legal documents on behalf of the unborn child. There are two types of Wisconsin Dispositional Order — Protection or Care of an Unborn Child: Temporary and Permanent. Temporary orders are issued for a set period of time and can be renewed by the court as needed. Permanent orders are issued when a guardian is appointed to care for the unborn child until it is born.