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Family Digest

May 11, 2011

2010AP1053 Lippert v. Lippert

Family Powers of attorney; conversion; undue influence; breach of fiduciary duty John Lippert appeals from an order dismissing his complaint for a review and accounting of the actions of his brother, James R. Lippert (Jim), while acting for their father, James G. Lippert (James), under a durable power of attorney (DPOA) nominating Jim as the […]

May 3, 2011

2010AP610 In re the marriage of: Kinjerski v. Kinjerski

Family Maintenance; child support Wayne Kinjerski appeals his judgment of divorce. Wayne alleges errors concerning maintenance and child support. We affirm. This opinion will not be published. 2010AP610 In re the marriage of: Kinjerski v. Kinjerski Dist III, Brown County, Hinkfuss, J., Per Curiam Attorneys: For Appellant: Kelly, Kelly S., Appleton; For Respondent: Babcock, Greg […]

May 3, 2011

2010AP1115 In re the paternity of D.D.B.

Family Paternity; indigency Hossain Khoroosi, pro se, appeals from an order denying a petition to waive the fees and costs of a hearing transcript. The circuit court found that Khoroosi was not indigent and therefore was not eligible for a free transcript. We affirm. This opinion will not be published. 2010AP1115 In re the paternity […]

May 3, 2011

2010AP1400, 2010AP2562 In re the marriage of Johnson v. Johnson

Family Child support; modification Robert Johnson appeals from two orders denying his motion to modify child support. Because the circuit court properly exercised its discretion, we affirm. This opinion will not be published. 2010AP1400, 2010AP2562 In re the marriage of Johnson v. Johnson Dist III, Outagamie County, Des Jardins, J., Per Curiam Attorneys: For Appellant: […]

Apr 13, 2011

2010AP1603 In re the marriage of: Ramage v. Ramage

Family Marital property; gifts Daniel Ray Ramage appeals a judgment of divorce from Jennifer Ann Ramage. Daniel argues that the trial court erred by concluding that the residence and its furnishings were Jennifer’s individual property not subject to division because they were purchased with Jennifer’s personal injury settlement. Daniel contends Jennifer demonstrated donative intent by [&hellip[...]

Apr 7, 2011

2010AP1757 In re the Finding of Contempt in re the marriage of Poltrock v. Poltrock

Family Contempt Lance Poltrock appeals an order of the circuit court finding him in contempt and imposing sanctions. The contempt finding relates to an order that required Poltrock to pay a lump sum of past-due child support payments to his former wife. Poltrock concedes that he violated the order. His argument on appeal is that […]

Mar 16, 2011

2010AP1493 In the matter of the Protective Placement of Jim D.B.

Family Protective placement; sufficiency of the evidence Sheboygan County successfully petitioned for the guardianship and protective placement of Jim D.B. due to his incompetency. Jim appeals from the order requiring his protective placement on the basis that the evidence was insufficient to support the order. Because the protective placement order does not reflect the record […]

Feb 24, 2011

2010AP1830-AC In re the marriage of: Chrisinger v. Chrisinger

Family Property division Jerry Allen Chrisinger appeals from that portion of a judgment of divorce that divided marital property. Jerry argues that the circuit court erred when it awarded his former wife, Pamela Jean Chrisinger, forty-two percent of the marital estate, and when it failed to consider future tax consequences when it valued an IRA. […]

Feb 17, 2011

2010AP2444 In the matter of the guardianship and protective placement of Donald G.

Family Protective placement Donald G. appeals an order of the circuit court continuing his protective placement at Mendota Mental Health Institute (Mendota) under Wis. Stat. ch. 55. Donald G. contends the court’s order was improper because it failed to state that his placement at Mendota would no longer be appropriate if Donald G.’s concurrent Wis. […]

Feb 1, 2011

2010AP428 In re the marriage of: Nelson v. Arlt

Family Property division; military benefits Andrew Nelson III appeals a postdivorce order, arguing the circuit court erred by treating as divisible property the military retirement benefits he waived to receive disability pay. We reverse and remand for further proceedings. This opinion will not be published. 2010AP428 In re the marriage of: Nelson v. Arlt Dist […]

Feb 1, 2011

2010AP607 In re the marriage of: Rindfleisch v. Rindfleisch

Family Physical placement; maintenance John Rindfleisch appeals from his judgment of divorce, arguing the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion with regard to the issues of primary placement and maintenance. We affirm the court’s determination regarding placement. We reverse on the issue of maintenance and remand for further proceedings. This opinion will not be published. […[...]

Jan 19, 2011

2010AP330 In re the marriage of: Krisik-Trevino v. Trevino

Family Family support Jose E. Trevino appeals from the portions of his judgment of divorce from Lisa Krisik-Trevino addressing the child support and maintenance components of the family support award. He argues that both result from an erroneous exercise of discretion. We disagree and affirm. This opinion will not be published. 2010AP330 In re the […]

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