Abuse of Discretion – Maintenance | Wisconsin Law Journal

By: Derek Hawkins//July 9, 2019//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: James E. Kopp v. Sandra J. Kopp

Case No.: 2017AP1592

Officials: Brash, P.J., Brennan and Dugan, JJ.

Focus: Abuse of Discretion – Maintenance

Sandra J. Kopp appeals the circuit court’s order denying her motion to modify maintenance. She argues: (1) the circuit court misused its discretion when it ruled that there was not a substantial change in circumstances warranting maintenance modification; (2) the circuit court misused its discretion by not considering the fairness objective of maintenance; and (3) the circuit court inappropriately established a blanket rule that a substantial change in circumstances cannot be based on cessation of child support. We affirm.

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Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.