Legal Question in Family Law in Wisconsin
My son and his wife have been married about one year an a half. They have a one year old daughter. recently, June 1st, 2010 they relocated for a great job opportunity. She has not wanted to stay here. Last week she told him she was going to leave WI for a visit home to VA to see her family, and attend some family functions. She is now trying to stay, and falsely accuse him of things. Can she stay with their daughter? What can we do on our end? Do I need to get an attorney?
Thanks! Julie
1 Answer from Attorneys
Unfortunately the mother tends to have an advantage when it comes to child custody, however, fathers are gaining and that tendancy is starting to even out a bit. Believe it or not what you described is a fairly common experience. Many people avoid confrontation by turning a "visit" into fulltime. Not to mention there are a lot of folks willing to make up stories to try and strengthen their case. Your son can do many things to help his case. E.g. start a journal of his interactions with her and his child. This alone will likely make talking with a lawyer worthwhile.
Your question brings up many questions from a lawyers perspective. E.g. where did they locate from? how long have they been in the State of Wisconsin? Is she accusing him of abuse to her, the kids or are they based upon some other issue like drug use? Without knowing answers to those questions it is impossible to provide any guidance. Because initial consultations typically discuss your matter in very general terms, I suggest you buy an hour of a lawers' time so that s/he will review your facts and give you specifc advice relating to your situation.
I am sorry you son has to go through this terrible experience. I wish you both the best.