Hudson, Wisconsin, Child Custody Lawyer
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When a couple decides to divorce, one of the most difficult decisions they will face is how to determine child custody. Wisconsin law promotes the best interests of the child or children, and that will take precedence over the wishes of either parent.
At Mudge Porter Lundeen & Seguin S.C., our goal is to help a divorcing parent stay involved in the children's lives, while protecting his or her rights and interests. We can help you work through child support and visitation issues, which accompany child custody, to create arrangements you can live with — now and as your children grow up.
We have been helping families with divorce issues for many years, and are proud of our track record of positive outcomes. For a confidential consultation with our experienced family law attorneys Rose M. Allen or Barry C. Lundeen, contact our Hudson, Wisconsin, law offices
Experienced in Child Custody Concerns
When you decide to divorce, it is important to protect and provide for the children. The two of you may be divorcing, but your children will belong to the two of you forever.
In most cases, the court awards joint legal custody to both parents. That means that both of you have input into the important decisions that will be made for your children, including:
- Where the child will go to school
- Choice of medical doctors, treatment and clinics
- Dental care
- Religious instruction
While most parents share legal custody, physical custody is usually awarded to one parent. The child lives with the custodial parent, who is responsible for providing the daily needs of the child. The noncustodial parent is awarded visitation rights, and usually pays child support.
Protecting Your Interests
Our attorneys provide experienced legal counsel to clients at every step of the process. In mediation you sit down as a couple with a neutral mediator to work out the important issues of your divorce, such as child custody, child support and visitation. If mediation, fails, the court may order litigation, where the important issues of your divorce are decided in court by a judge.
A lawyer at Mudge Porter Lundeen & Seguin S.C. can help clients avoid potential obstacles for a more positive outcome. We can also help with enforcement actions if one parent refuses to honor the legal or physical custody arrangements.
For additional information about Wisconsin divorce law, please call 715-338-3312, e-mail us, or fill out our intake form.
