By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//March 27, 2012//
Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Civil
Juveniles – TPR — default
Laura M. appeals from the trial court’s orders terminating her parental rights to Charles P., Jr. (born August 26, 1999), Ah-Jah K. (born July 18, 2002), Laura K. (born July 12, 2003), and Padrein K., II (born July 12, 2003). She asserts that the trial court erred when it: (1) found her in default for failing to appear at the grounds trial, and (2) prohibited her attorney from presenting evidence at the factfinding hearing following the entry of default. Because we conclude that the trial court properly exercised it discretion when it entered the default and because her attorney was not prohibited from presenting evidence, we affirm. This opinion will not be published.
Dist I, Milwaukee County, Murray, J., Brennan, J.
Attorneys: For Appellant: Bohach, Russell D., Milwaukee; For Respondent: Dee, T. C., Milwaukee