Child Custody And Placement

Client Focused Meditation Attorney Serving The La Crosse Area

At ANN I BRANDAU Law Office, LLC, we are dedicated to helping families find a legal solution for all their child custody and placement needs in the La Crosse Area, and surrounding counties. With over 35 years of experience, you can rest assured we will help you work through complex issues from start to finish. We understand how stressful family law matters can be, so Attorney Ann I Brandau, strives to provide reliable and efficient mediation services for her clients. Call today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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How Does Child Custody Work In Wisconsin?

There are several ways child custody can be handled in Wisconsin. Our team will help you determine which option works best for you: 

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  • Joint Custody: Both parents share legal custody, and neither parent’s legal custody rights are superior. Both parents must agree about major decisions that affect their child’s life. Major legal decisions can range from school location and religious upbringing to healthcare and more.  Joint legal custody is presumed to be in the children's best interest by Wisconsin statues.
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  • Sole Legal Custody: This is given to the parent that can care for the child when the other parent cannot or should not have custody of the child. The parent with custody must make major legal decisions for their child without needing input or permission from the other parent. Sole legal custody is limited to specific situations.  

How Does Child Placement Work In Wisconsin?

Child placement is the duration of time a child spends in the care of a parent. There are several options, including:

  • Primary Placement: The parent whose house is where the child lives the majority of the time
  • Shared Placement: The child lives with each parent for a substantial amount of time 
  • Split Placement: When there are two or more children involved, one parent may have primary placement of one or more children while the other parent has primary placement of the other children
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