By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//September 23, 2010//
By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//September 23, 2010//
Family
Physical placement; GAL appointments
John Matousek appeals from a post-divorce order denying his motion to modify his children’s physical placement schedule. The sole issue on appeal is whether the circuit court was required to appoint a guardian ad litem before deciding the motion. We conclude that the court was required to appoint a guardian ad litem under Wis. Stat. § 767.407(1) (2007-08) because the motion was one which, if granted, would substantially alter the amount of time each parent would spend with the children. Accordingly, we reverse the order and remand for further proceedings as set forth in this opinion. This opinion will not be published.
2009AP2622 In re the marriage of: Matousek v. Matousek
Dist IV, La Crosse County, Gonzalez, J., Per Curiam
Attorneys: For Appellant: Hollenbeck, Fred D., III, Mauston; Davis, T. A., Sparta; For Respondent: Bosshard, Sabina, La Crosse; Kircher, Mary Anne, La Crosse