Archives: Visitation
Custody and Placement Revisions Still Soaking In
Published: Wednesday, November 29th, 2000
So, one year later, what has been the effect of the state’s massive revisions in custody and placement laws?
Guidance Needed for Grandparent’s Rights
Published: Wednesday, March 1st, 2000
Recently, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Troxel v. Granville, No. 99-138 (argued Jan. 12, 2000), involving the issue of grandparent visitation. While it remains unclear whether the Court’s opinion will have any significant impact in Wisconsin, the case involves issues of basic and significant societal concerns.
Guardians ad Litem Essential in Family Court
Published: Thursday, April 29th, 1999
The importance of the GAL’s role in family court cannot be overstated. The court, knowing that the GAL is entrusted to do an appropriate investigation, relies heavily on the GAL’s recommendation.
Hughes v. Hughes
Published: Sunday, March 1st, 1998
Wisconsin law has changed several times in the past several years regarding the balance between allowing one parent freedom to relocate and the need for children to have two involved parents. Recently, a court of appeals case, Hughes v. Hughes, 223 Wis. 2d 111 (Wis. App. 1998), appears to have moved the pendulum once again.
Parental Alienation
Published: Thursday, January 1st, 1998
Two very recent cases decided simultaneously by the Vermont Supreme Court squarely addressed the issue of parental alienation, each with quite different results.