Milwaukee-Area Child Custody Lawyers
Child custody and related matters are often the most contentious issues in a divorce. When parents use the custody issue to gain the upper hand in family law matters, things can get particularly complicated. At the Waukesha, Wisconsin law firm of Ladd, Milaeger & Probst, LLP, we handle a wide range of child custody and placement matters, using our many years of experience to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients and their children.
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Legal custody vs. placement
In Wisconsin, the court awards two types of custody, legal custody and physical placement. Legal custody refers to parental decision-making about education, religious instruction and other significant matters. The court prefers that both parents be involved in this type of decision making, and usually awards joint legal custody when there are no barriers to such an arrangement.
Physical placement refers to where the child lives and the frequency of contact, or visitation, with the non-residential parent. The court tries to maximize contact with both parents, but considers a number of factors before determining the best visitation arrangements. Contact our knowledgeable attorneys to discuss child custody and placement matters. We will advise you about your options so that you can be a fully informed participant in legal matters that affect your child.
Let our experienced family law attorney advise you about custody
Our experienced family law attorney, Jane Probst, has been practicing family law since 1990. She focuses on issues such as custody and placement, paternity, adoption, grandparents' rights and grandparent visitation. She also handles modifications of custody and placement awards when parental circumstances change. Our firm helps parents who have moved out of state, lost their job or remarried modify custody arrangements.
Small town values ▪ big city skills
For any issues related to child custody and placement, contact Link to Contact Us Ladd, Milaeger & Probst, LLP. We know that each situation is different. We offer personal representation that fits your circumstances and the needs of your child. We are attorneys who share the small town values of many of our clients yet are able to provide big-city legal representation. Call us to learn how we can help with any custody and placement issue.
