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Family Digest

Jan 19, 2011

2010AP470 Lyman v. Lyman

Family Child support A parent’s settlement from a wrong termination of employment lawsuit was properly counted as income subject to child support. “Scot also argues that because his settlement included ‘an unallocated portion for the loss of a contractual right to sell his company,’ the settlement is not income under Wis. Admin. Code § DCF […]

Jan 13, 2011

2010AP2195-FT In re the marriage of: Miller v. Miller

Family Property division Gerald Joseph Miller appeals a divorce judgment granting an unequal division of marital property in favor of Susan Marie Miller. Gerald contends that the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion by failing to explain its reasoning, failing to consider the required statutory factors before deviating from an equal property division, and relying […]

Dec 30, 2010

2010AP000461, Whiting v. Whiting

Family Pending divorce; separate small claims action; fees as sanction Lisa Whiting appeals the dismissal of her small claims action against her former husband, Jeffrey Whiting. She argues that her action, which sought rent from Jeffrey for their marital apartment, was properly brought in small claims court. She also contends that the court improperly awarded […]

Dec 29, 2010

2009AP392, 2009AP2017 In re the marriage of: Jendusa-Nicolai v. Larsen, et al.

Family Distribution of trust assets David M. Larsen appeals from the orders of the circuit court dated March 2 and July 20, 2009, concerning matters related to the distribution of assets from a trust being held in receivership. Larsen argues that the circuit court erred in a variety of ways, including improperly seizing the trust […]

Dec 21, 2010

2010AP10 In re the marriage of: Baldocchi v. Bischoffer

Family Maintenance; modification; change in circumstances Michael Baldocchi appeals from an order denying his motion to modify limited-term maintenance. Baldocchi argues the court erred by concluding that he failed to satisfy his burden to show a substantial change in circumstances. We disagree and affirm. This opinion will not be published. 2010AP10 In re the marriage […]

Dec 21, 2010

2010AP1791-FT In re the marriage of: Schmit v. Schmit

Family Physical placement; modification; change in circumstances Dale Schmit appeals from an order dismissing his motion for modification of physical placement. The circuit court determined Schmit failed to establish a substantial change in circumstances. Because the undisputed facts do not support the court’s determination, we reverse. On remand, the court shall determine whether modificati[...]

Dec 8, 2010

2010AP259 In re the marriage of: Jashinsky v. Jashinsky

Family Property division; maintenance Mary Jashinsky appeals a judgment of divorce. She argues that the trial court erroneously exercised its discretion with regard to property division and maintenance. We disagree and affirm. This opinion will not be published. 2010AP259 In re the marriage of: Jashinsky v. Jashinsky Dist II, Waukesha County, Kieffer, J., Per Curiam […]

Dec 1, 2010

2009AP3014 In re the marriage of: Gonzalez v. Trevino

Family Indefinite maintenance Jose Esteban Trevino appeals from an order by which the court terminated family support and ordered indefinite-term maintenance to his former wife, Rosa E. Gonzalez, at the same amount Trevino had been paying, $7000 a month. The court’s well-reasoned decision demonstrates a proper exercise of discretion. We affirm. This opinion will not […]

Nov 24, 2010

2009AP2943 In re the marriage of: Pinto v. Harold

Family Child support; contempt Karen Pinto appeals from an order modifying child support, denying her interest on child-related expenses owed by John Harold, and denying her attorney fees because John was not in contempt for his failure to pay. Karen lists eleven issues and challenges the circuit court’s refusal to order placement with her when […]

Nov 4, 2010

2009AP2564 In re the marriage of: Ar-Rahmaan v. Ar-Rahmaan

Family Property division; maintenance Norella Barnes appeals a divorce judgment. The issues relate to property division and maintenance. We affirm. This opinion will not be published. 2009AP2564 In re the marriage of: Ar-Rahmaan v. Ar-Rahmaan Dist IV, Rock County, Bates, J., Per Curiam Attorneys: For Appellant: Meyers, Marta T., Madison; Davenport, Emma J., Madison; For […]

Nov 2, 2010

2009AP1801 In re the marriage of: Brunner v. Ciucci

Family Property division Joel Brunner appeals a divorce judgment. He argues the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion by ordering an unequal division of the marital estate. We disagree and affirm. This opinion will not be published. 2009AP1801 In re the marriage of: Brunner v. Ciucci Dist III, Shawano County, Grover, J., Per Curiam Attorneys: […]

Nov 2, 2010

2009AP72 In re the marriage of: Pazdera v. Pazdera

Family Physical placement Roxann Pazdera appeals from an order revising physical placement, arguing the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion in numerous respects. We affirm. This opinion will not be published. 2009AP72 In re the marriage of: Pazdera v. Pazdera Dist III, Marinette County, Duket, J., Per Curiam Attorneys: For Appellant: Schmieder, Theresa J., Green […]

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