Abuse of Discretion – Child Support – Placement

Listen to this article

WI Court of Appeals – District III

Case Name: Mahmoud Adel Sharaf v. Amanda Kay Sharaf

Case No.: 2018AP735

Officials: Stark, P.J., Hruz and Seidl, JJ.

Focus: Abuse of Discretion – Child Support – Placement

Mahmoud and Amanda Sharaf divorced in 2017. Mahmoud now appeals from the divorce judgment, as well as from a post-divorce order clarifying the judgment. Mahmoud argues that the circuit court erred, in several respects, in its interpretation of the parties’ prenuptial agreement (the Agreement). Mahmoud also argues that the court erroneously exercised its discretion in setting his child support obligation.

Amanda cross-appeals from the judgment and order. She argues that the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion in determining the placement schedule for the parties’ minor children. We affirm the circuit court in all respects, save one. Namely, we conclude that the circuit court’s determination that the Agreement did not preclude an award of attorney’s fees was in error. Accordingly, we reverse the attorney’s fees portion of the judgment, and we remand for further proceedings on that limited issue.

Full Text

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.