WI Family Law Blog
Family Law Resources for Wisconsin Residents
How Child Support Gets Paid
Child support must be paid through the State Trust Account. The following ways are the most common ways for child support to be paid in Wisconsin:
1) Income Withholding Order
2) Mailing Support Payments
3) Pay by Phone
4) Pay Online
Child Support and Taxes
Child support is tax-neutral; therefore, if you're currently paying child support, it can't be deducted. On the other hand, if you're currently receiving child support, it's not considered taxable income.
When Does Child Support End?
Wisconsin uses overnights, or where the children sleep, to determine how much child support should be paid by the non-residential parent. Joint custody payments vary depending on overnights, but for sole custody, the court uses the standard percentage model based on the number of children. For 1 child, it is 17%. For 2 children, it is 25%. For 3 children it is 29%. For 4 children, it is 31%. For 5 children, it is 34%.
Paternity for Child Support
Wisconsin uses overnights, or where the children sleep, to determine how much child support should be paid by the non-residential parent. Joint custody payments vary depending on overnights, but for sole custody, the court uses the standard percentage model based on the number of children. For 1 child, it is 17%. For 2 children, it is 25%. For 3 children it is 29%. For 4 children, it is 31%. For 5 children, it is 34%.
Child Support Enforcement
Wisconsin uses overnights, or where the children sleep, to determine how much child support should be paid by the non-residential parent. Joint custody payments vary depending on overnights, but for sole custody, the court uses the standard percentage model based on the number of children. For 1 child, it is 17%. For 2 children, it is 25%. For 3 children it is 29%. For 4 children, it is 31%. For 5 children, it is 34%.
Will an Increase in Income Cause Child Support to Increase?
If you've recently received a pay increase at work, learn how the increase could effect your child support payments in the state of Wisconsin.
Terminate Wisconsin Child Support
Understand the process for ending child support payments in Wisconsin and what steps must be taken before the court will consider allowing child support to end.
Once Child Support Is Determined, Can It Be Appealed?
Once Child Support Is Determined, Can It Be Appealed?Once the child support is already determined, the order may still be appealed with the appellate court. In some cases, the court has overturned orders for child support by reason of lack of specificity. This means...
What Is Child Support & the Uniform Interstate Family Act?
Child Support has many stipulations, but what if one spouse lives in another state? Read about the Uniform Interstate Family Act and how it can help you.
Important Child Support Worksheet Factors
What types of information is needed with child support? What type of details are tailored to my circumstance only? These types of questions and thoughts will help you through the divorce process.
Child Support Payments and Exceptions
When determining child support there are two ways to do it: judicial remedy and extra judicial means. Learn the pros and cons from a Family Lawyer here.
How Is Child Support Determined for High Income Earners?
Child Support can be determined many different ways, but how is determined when your combined incomes are high? Keep reading on for the legal answer.
How Does Child Support Work?
To be awarded child support someone must include an affidavit to back up their prayer.
Child Support Obligations of Grandparents
While not typical there are other instances when the duty to pay children’s expenses is imposed to the grandparents, but it's only part of the story.
Child Support Guidelines & Options
Not all divorces are alike and are even more varied when there are children involved, and this is why knowing the guideline options is imperative.
What Are Child Support Enforcement Agencies?
Child custody and child support cases go hand in hand with divorce proceedings, and there are rules and agencies in place to protect your children.
Child Support & Recipient's Taxable Income
One of the most common issues asked is whether or not the recipient of the child support is taxed based on the amount the spouse may be ordered to pay.
Are Stepparents Ever Required to Pay Child Support for Their Spouses Child or Children?
Requirements for child support from stepparents is an issue many parents potentially encounter during a divorce, and there are things you should know.
Child Support Payment Lengths & Exceptions
How might each case and their individuals shape the duration and amount of child support? What might be the expectations of both parties with support of the child?
Can Failure to Pay Child Support Be a Felony?
Can Failure to Pay Child Support Be a Felony?If the court has stated a belief that a felony has been committed, then it is a possibility you could be convicted of a felony with child support.This was demonstrated by the courts in the case of State v. Duprey 149 Wis....