Can I file custody and placement paperwork before our divorce papers?

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Can I file custody and placement paperwork before our divorce papers?

As we may be able to do our divorce (come to our own agreements) on our ownAnd file a non-contested divorce. Yet, in the meantime, we are not agreeing onmatters regarding our children. What would the papetwork be called, temporary order for custody/placement?

Asked on October 31, 2012 under Family Law, Wisconsin

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

If there has been dissolution filing and you and your spouse are either living separately or together and are having issues with respect to child custody the petition for child custody can be filed before the marital dissolution paper work. I suggest that it may be wise to consult with a family law attorney to assist you in the matter that you have written about.

If you cannot afford a family law attorney, consider consulting with your local legal aid clinic for assistance.


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