Wisconsin · WI
A plain-English reference to Wisconsin custody terminology, joint custody, parenting time, relocation, child preferences, and order changes.
Wis. Stat. § 767.41; DCF 150 (support percentages). In Wisconsin, courts generally describe the schedule as a parenting plan. The court's decision is based on the child's best interests, not simply a parent's preferred percentage of time.
Joint legal custody is presumed; the court must set a schedule maximizing time with each parent.
The child's wishes are a statutory factor.
Wis. Stat. § 767.481 requires a motion and 60 days' notice for a move over 100 miles.
No substantial modification within two years absent harm; after that, a substantial change plus best interests.
Under the UCCJEA the child generally must have lived in the state for the 6 months before filing (or since birth, if younger). Wisconsin requires a parenting plan when parents cannot agree on placement.
Put regular time, holidays, exchanges, communication, and dispute steps in one written plan. Then keep the actual schedule and handoffs organized as circumstances change.
Wisconsin applies the statute or rule summarized above and decides parenting time by the child's best interests. Read the official court resource before filing.
Wis. Stat. § 767.481 requires a motion and 60 days' notice for a move over 100 miles.
No substantial modification within two years absent harm; after that, a substantial change plus best interests.
Compare the rule with your written plan, schedule, and records before you file or negotiate.
Filing venue, required classes, and the terminology each state's courts use.
2-2-3, 2-2-5-5, week-on/week-off, and every other common rotation.
Count overnights across a full cycle the way state worksheets do.
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Terminology, parent-education requirements, and filing venue are taken from each state's court self-help materials and statutes. Requirements change — confirm with the court where you file.
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