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Section 3054d. 767.24 (5) (fm) of the statutes is created to read:
767.24 (5) (fm) The cooperation and communication between the parties and whether either party unreasonably refuses to cooperate or communicate with the other party.
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Section 3054dc. 767.24 (5) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:
767.24 (5) (g) Whether each party can support the other party's relationship with the child, including encouraging and facilitating frequent and continuing contact with the child, or whether one party is likely to unreasonably interfere with the child's continuing relationship with the other party.
9,3054dd
Section 3054dd. 767.24 (5) (jm) of the statutes is created to read:
767.24 (5) (jm) The reports of appropriate professionals if admitted into evidence.
9,3054de
Section 3054de. 767.242 of the statutes is created to read:
767.242 Enforcement of physical placement orders. (1) Definitions. In this section:
(a) "Petitioner" means the parent filing a petition under this section, regardless of whether that parent was the petitioner in the action in which periods of physical placement were awarded under s. 767.24.
(b) "Respondent" means the parent upon whom a petition under this section is served, regardless of whether that parent was the respondent in the action in which periods of physical placement were awarded under s. 767.24.
(2) Who may file. A parent who has been awarded periods of physical placement under s. 767.24 may file a petition under sub. (3) if any of the following applies:
(a) The parent has had one or more periods of physical placement denied by the other parent.
(b) The parent has had one or more periods of physical placement substantially interfered with by the other parent.
(c) The parent has incurred a financial loss or expenses as a result of the other parent's intentional failure to exercise one or more periods of physical placement under an order allocating specific times for the exercise of periods of physical placement.
(3) Petition. (a) The petition shall allege facts sufficient to show the following:
1. The name of the petitioner and that the petitioner has been awarded periods of physical placement.
2. The name of the respondent.
3. That the criteria in sub. (2) apply.
(b) The petition shall request the imposition of a remedy or any combination of remedies under sub. (5) (b) and (c). This paragraph does not prohibit a judge or family court commissioner from imposing a remedy under sub. (5) (b) or (c) if the remedy was not requested in the petition.
(c) A judge or family court commissioner shall accept any legible petition for an order under this section.
(d) The petition shall be filed under the principal action under which the periods of physical placement were awarded.
(e) A petition under this section is a motion for remedial sanction for purposes of s. 785.03 (1) (a).
(4) Service on respondent; response. Upon the filing of a petition under sub. (3), the petitioner shall serve a copy of the petition upon the respondent by personal service in the same manner as a summons is served under s. 801.11. The respondent may respond to the petition either in writing before or at the hearing under sub. (5) (a) or orally at that hearing.
(5) Hearing; remedies. (a) A judge or family court commissioner shall hold a hearing on the petition no later than 30 days after the petition has been served, unless the time is extended by mutual agreement of the parties or upon the motion of a guardian ad litem and the approval of the judge or family court commissioner. The judge or family court commissioner may, on his or her own motion or the motion of any party, order that a guardian ad litem be appointed for the child prior to the hearing.
(b) If, at the conclusion of the hearing, the judge or family court commissioner finds that the respondent has intentionally and unreasonably denied the petitioner one or more periods of physical placement or that the respondent has intentionally and unreasonably interfered with one or more of the petitioner's periods of physical placement, the court or family court commissioner:
1. Shall do all of the following:
a. Issue an order granting additional periods of physical placement to replace those denied or interfered with.
b. Award the petitioner a reasonable amount for the cost of maintaining an action under this section and for attorney fees.
2. May do one or more of the following:
a. If the underlying order or judgment relating to periods of physical placement does not provide for specific times for the exercise of periods of physical placement, issue an order specifying the times for the exercise of periods of physical placement.
b. Find the respondent in contempt of court under ch. 785.
c. Grant an injunction ordering the respondent to strictly comply with the judgment or order relating to the award of physical placement. In determining whether to issue an injunction, the judge or family court commissioner shall consider whether alternative remedies requested by the petitioner would be as effective in obtaining compliance with the order or judgment relating to physical placement.
(c) If, at the conclusion of the hearing, the judge or family court commissioner finds that the petitioner has incurred a financial loss or expenses as a result of the respondent's failure, intentionally and unreasonably and without adequate notice to the petitioner, to exercise one or more periods of physical placement under an order allocating specific times for the exercise of periods of physical placement, the judge or family court commissioner may issue an order requiring the respondent to pay to the petitioner a sum of money sufficient to compensate the petitioner for the financial loss or expenses.
(d) Except as provided in par. (b) 1. a. and 2. a., the judge or family court commissioner may not modify an order of legal custody or physical placement in an action under this section.
(e) An injunction issued under par. (b) 2. c. is effective according to its terms, for the period of time that the petitioner requests, but not more than 2 years.
(6) Enforcement assistance. (a) If an injunction is issued under sub. (5) (b) 2. c., upon request by the petitioner the judge or family court commissioner shall order the sheriff to assist the petitioner in executing or serving the injunction.
(b) Within 24 hours after a request by the petitioner, the clerk of the circuit court shall send a copy of an injunction issued under sub. (5) (b) 2. c. to the sheriff or to any other local law enforcement agency that is the central repository for orders and that has jurisdiction over the respondent's residence. If the respondent does not reside in this state, the clerk shall send a copy of the injunction to the sheriff of the county in which the circuit court is located.
(c) The sheriff or other appropriate local law enforcement agency under par. (b) shall make available to other law enforcement agencies, through a verification system, information on the existence and status of any injunction issued under sub. (5) (b) 2. c. The information need not be maintained after the injunction is no longer in effect.
(7) Arrest. A law enforcement officer may arrest and take a person into custody if all of the following apply:
(a) A petitioner under this section presents the law enforcement officer with a copy of an injunction issued under sub. (5) (b) 2. c. or the law enforcement officer determines that such an injunction exists through communication with appropriate authorities.
(b) The law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that the person has violated the injunction issued under sub. (5) (b) 2. c.
(8) Penalty. Whoever intentionally violates an injunction issued under sub. (5) (b) 2. c. may be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than 2 years or both.
9,3054dem
Section 3054dem. 767.245 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
767.245 (1) Except as provided in sub.
subs. (1m) and (2m), upon petition by a grandparent, greatgrandparent, stepparent or person who has maintained a relationship similar to a parent-child relationship with the child, the court may grant reasonable visitation rights to that person if the parents have notice of the hearing and if the court determines that visitation is in the best interest of the child.
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Section 3054dep. 767.245 (1m) of the statutes is created to read:
767.245 (1m) (a) Except as provided in par. (b), the court may not grant visitation rights under sub. (1) to a person who has been convicted under s. 940.01 of the first-degree intentional homicide, or under s. 940.05 of the 2nd-degree intentional homicide, of a parent of the child, and the conviction has not been reversed, set aside or vacated.
(b) Paragraph (a) does not apply if the court determines by clear and convincing evidence that the visitation would be in the best interests of the child. The court shall consider the wishes of the child in making the determination.
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Section 3054der. 767.245 (6) of the statutes is created to read:
767.245 (6) (a) If a person granted visitation rights with a child under this section is convicted under s. 940.01 of the first-degree intentional homicide, or under s. 940.05 of the 2nd-degree intentional homicide, of a parent of the child, and the conviction has not been reversed, set aside or vacated, the court shall modify the visitation order by denying visitation with the child upon petition, motion or order to show cause by a parent or guardian of the child, or upon the court's own motion, and upon notice to the person granted visitation rights.
(b) Paragraph (a) does not apply if the court determines by clear and convincing evidence that the visitation would be in the best interests of the child. The court shall consider the wishes of the child in making that determination.
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Section 3054det. 767.247 of the statutes is created to read:
767.247 Prohibiting visitation or physical placement if a parent kills other parent. (1) Notwithstanding ss. 767.23 (1) (am), 767.24 (1), (4) and (5), 767.51 (3) and 767.62 (4) (a) and except as provided in sub. (2), in an action under this chapter that affects a minor child, a court or family court commissioner may not grant to the child's parent visitation or physical placement rights with the child if the parent has been convicted under s. 940.01 of the first-degree intentional homicide, or under s. 940.05 of the 2nd-degree intentional homicide, of the child's other parent, and the conviction has not been reversed, set aside or vacated.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the court or family court commissioner determines by clear and convincing evidence that the visitation or periods of physical placement would be in the best interests of the child. The court or family court commissioner shall consider the wishes of the child in making the determination.
9,3054df
Section 3054df. 767.25 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
767.25 (1) (intro.) Whenever the court approves a stipulation for child support under s. 767.10, enters a judgment of annulment, divorce or legal separation, or enters an order or a judgment in a paternity action or in an action under s. 767.02 (1) (f) or (j) or, 767.08 or 767.62 (3), the court shall do all of the following:
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Section 3054dg. 767.25 (1m) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
767.25 (1m) (b) The financial resources of both parents as determined under s. 767.255.
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Section 3054dh. 767.25 (1m) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
767.25 (1m) (c) The If the parties were married, the standard of living the child would have enjoyed had the marriage not ended in annulment, divorce or legal separation.
9,3054di
Section 3054di. 767.25 (4m) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
767.25 (4m) (b) In addition to ordering child support for a child under sub. (1), the court shall specifically assign responsibility for and direct the manner of payment of the child's health care expenses. In assigning responsibility for a child's health care expenses, the court shall consider whether a child is covered under a parent's health insurance policy or plan at the time the court approves a stipulation for child support under s. 767.10, enters a judgment of annulment, divorce or legal separation, or enters an order or a judgment in a paternity action or in an action under s. 767.02 (1) (f) or (j) or
, 767.08 or 767.62 (3), the availability of health insurance to each parent through an employer or other organization, the extent of coverage available to a child and the costs to the parent for the coverage of the child. A parent may be required to initiate or continue health care insurance coverage for a child under this subsection. If a parent is required to do so, he or she shall provide copies of necessary program or policy identification to the custodial parent and is liable for any health care costs for which he or she receives direct payment from an insurer. This subsection shall not be construed to limit the authority of the court to enter or modify support orders containing provisions for payment of medical expenses, medical costs, or insurance premiums which are in addition to and not inconsistent with this subsection.
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Section 3054dj. 767.25 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
767.25 (5) Liability Subject to ss. 767.51 (4) and 767.62 (4m), liability for past support shall be limited to the period after the birth of the child.
767.25 (6) (intro.) A party ordered to pay child support under this section shall pay simple interest at the rate of 1.5% 1% per month on any amount in arrears that is equal to or greater than the amount of child support due in one month. If the party no longer has a current obligation to pay child support, interest at the rate of 1.5% 1% per month shall accrue on the total amount of child support in arrears, if any. Interest under this subsection is in lieu of interest computed under s. 807.01 (4), 814.04 (4) or 815.05 (8) and is paid to the department or its designee under s. 767.29. Except as provided in s. 767.29 (1m), the department or its designee, whichever is appropriate, shall apply all payments received for child support as follows:
9,3054dL
Section 3054dL. 767.253 of the statutes is amended to read:
767.253 Seek-work orders. In an action for modification of a child support order under s. 767.32 or an action in which an order for child support is required under s. 767.25 (1), 767.51 (3) or 767.62 (4) (a), the court may order either or both parents of the child to seek employment or participate in an employment or training program.
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Section 3054dm. 767.254 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
767.254 (2) (intro.) In an action for revision of a judgment or order providing for child support under s. 767.32 or an action in which an order for child support is required under s. 767.25 (1), 767.51 (3) or 767.62 (4) (a), the court shall order an unemployed teenage parent to do one or more of the following:
767.261 Family support. (intro.) The court may make a financial order designated "family support" as a substitute for child support orders under s. 767.25 and maintenance payment orders under s. 767.26. A party ordered to pay family support under this section shall pay simple interest at the rate of 1.5% 1% per month on any amount in arrears that is equal to or greater than the amount of child support due in one month. If the party no longer has a current obligation to pay child support, interest at the rate of 1.5% 1% per month shall accrue on the total amount of child support in arrears, if any. Interest under this section is in lieu of interest computed under s. 807.01 (4), 814.04 (4) or 815.05 (8) and is paid to the department or its designee under s. 767.29. Except as provided in s. 767.29 (1m), the department or its designee, whichever is appropriate, shall apply all payments received for family support as follows:
767.265
(1) Each order for child support under this chapter, for maintenance payments under s. 767.23 or 767.26, for family support under this chapter, for costs ordered under s. 767.51 (3) or 767.62 (4) (a), for support by a spouse under s. 767.02 (1) (f)
or, for maintenance payments under s. 767.02 (1) (g)
or for the annual receiving and disbursing fee under s. 767.29 (1) (d), each order for a revision in a judgment or order with respect to child support, maintenance or family support payments under s. 767.32, each stipulation approved by the court or the family court commissioner for child support under this chapter and each order for child or spousal support entered under s. 948.22 (7) constitutes an assignment of all commissions, earnings, salaries, wages, pension benefits, benefits under ch. 102 or 108, lottery prizes that are payable in instalments and other money due or to be due in the future to the department or its designee. The assignment shall be for an amount sufficient to ensure payment under the order or stipulation and to pay any arrearages due at a periodic rate not to exceed 50% of the amount of support due under the order or stipulation so long as the addition of the amount toward arrearages does not leave the party at an income below the poverty line established under
42 USC 9902 (2).
767.265
(1) Each order for child support under this chapter, for maintenance payments under s. 767.23 or 767.26, for family support under this chapter, for costs ordered under s. 767.51 (3) or 767.62 (4)
(a), for support by a spouse under s. 767.02 (1) (f), for maintenance payments under s. 767.02 (1) (g) or for the annual receiving and disbursing fee under s. 767.29 (1) (d), each order for a revision in a judgment or order with respect to child support, maintenance or family support payments under s. 767.32, each stipulation approved by the court or the family court commissioner for child support under this chapter and each order for child or spousal support entered under s. 948.22 (7) constitutes an assignment of all commissions, earnings, salaries, wages, pension benefits, benefits under ch. 102 or 108, lottery prizes that are payable in instalments and other money due or to be due in the future to the department or its designee. The assignment shall be for an amount sufficient to ensure payment under the order or stipulation and to pay any arrearages due at a periodic rate not to exceed 50% of the amount of support due under the order or stipulation so long as the addition of the amount toward arrearages does not leave the party at an income below the poverty line established under
42 USC 9902 (2).
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Section
3056. 767.265 (1m) of the statutes is created to read:
767.265 (1m) If a party's current obligation to pay maintenance, child support, spousal support or family support terminates but the party has an arrearage in the payment of one or more of those payments, the assignment shall continue in effect, in an amount up to the amount of the assignment before the party's current obligation terminated, until the arrearage is paid in full.
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Section
3057. 767.265 (1m) of the statutes, as created by 1999 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:
767.265 (1m) If a party's current obligation to pay maintenance, child support, spousal support or, family support or the annual receiving and disbursing fee terminates but the party has an arrearage in the payment of one or more of those payments, the assignment shall continue in effect, in an amount up to the amount of the assignment before the party's current obligation terminated, until the arrearage is paid in full.
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Section
3058. 767.265 (2h) of the statutes is amended to read:
767.265 (2h) If a court-ordered assignment, including the assignment specified under sub. (1) for the payment of any arrearages due, does not require immediately effective withholding and a payer fails to make a required maintenance, child support, spousal support or family support payment within 10 days after its due date, within 20 days after the payment's due date the court or, family court commissioner or county child support agency under s. 59.53 (5) shall cause the assignment to go into effect by providing notice of the assignment in the manner provided under sub. (2r) and shall send a notice by regular mail to the last-known address of the payer. The notice sent to the payer shall inform the payer that an assignment is in effect and that the payer may, within a 10-day period, by motion request a hearing on the issue of whether the assignment should remain in effect. The court or family court commissioner shall hold a hearing requested under this subsection within 10 working days after the date of the request. If at the hearing the payer establishes that the assignment is not proper because of a mistake of fact, the court or family court commissioner may direct that the assignment be withdrawn. Either party may, within 15 working days after the date of a decision by a family court commissioner under this subsection, seek review of the decision by the court with jurisdiction over the action.
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Section
3059
. 767.265 (2h) of the statutes, as affected by 1999 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:
767.265 (2h) If a court-ordered assignment, including the assignment specified under sub. (1) for the payment of any arrearages due, does not require immediately effective withholding and a payer fails to make a required maintenance, child support, spousal support or, family support or annual receiving and disbursing fee payment within 10 days after its due date, within 20 days after the payment's due date the court, family court commissioner or county child support agency under s. 59.53 (5) shall cause the assignment to go into effect by providing notice of the assignment in the manner provided under sub. (2r) and shall send a notice by regular mail to the last-known address of the payer. The notice sent to the payer shall inform the payer that an assignment is in effect and that the payer may, within a 10-day period, by motion request a hearing on the issue of whether the assignment should remain in effect. The court or family court commissioner shall hold a hearing requested under this subsection within 10 working days after the date of the request. If at the hearing the payer establishes that the assignment is not proper because of a mistake of fact, the court or family court commissioner may direct that the assignment be withdrawn. Either party may, within 15 working days after the date of a decision by a family court commissioner under this subsection, seek review of the decision by the court with jurisdiction over the action.
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Section
3060. 767.265 (2m) of the statutes is created to read:
767.265 (2m) (a) 1. An obligation to pay unpaid fees under s. 767.29 (1) (dm) 1m. constitutes an assignment of all commissions, earnings, salaries, wages, pension benefits, benefits under ch. 102 or 108, lottery prizes that are payable in instalments and other money due or to be due in the future to the department or its designee.
2. An obligation to pay unpaid fees under s. 767.29 (1) (dm) 2m. constitutes an assignment of all commissions, earnings, salaries, wages, pension benefits, benefits under ch. 102 or 108, lottery prizes that are payable in instalments and other money due or to be due in the future to the clerk of court to whom the fees are owed, or to his or her successor.
(b) The county child support agency under s. 59.53 (5) may cause an assignment under par. (a) to go into effect by providing notice of the assignment in the manner provided under sub. (2r) and sending a notice by regular mail to the last-known address of the payer. The notice sent to the payer shall inform the payer that an assignment is in effect and that the payer may, within a 10-day period, by motion request a hearing on the issue of whether the assignment should remain in effect. The court or family court commissioner shall hold a hearing requested under this paragraph within 10 working days after the date of the request. If at the hearing the payer establishes that the assignment is not proper because of a mistake of fact, the court or family court commissioner may direct that the assignment be withdrawn. The payer or the county child support agency may, within 15 working days after the date of a decision by a family court commissioner under this paragraph, seek review of the decision by the court with jurisdiction over the action.
767.265
(2r) Upon entry of each order for child support, maintenance, family support
or, support by a spouse
or the annual receiving and disbursing fee, and upon approval of each stipulation for child support, unless the court finds that income withholding is likely to cause the payer irreparable harm or unless s. 767.267 applies, the court, family court commissioner or county child support agency under s. 59.53 (5) shall provide notice of the assignment by regular mail or by facsimile machine, as defined in s. 134.72 (1) (a), or other electronic means to the last-known address of the person from whom the payer receives or will receive money. The notice shall provide that the amount withheld may not exceed the maximum amount that is subject to garnishment under
15 USC 1673 (b) (2). If the department or its designee, whichever is appropriate, does not receive the money from the person notified, the court, family court commissioner or county child support agency under s. 59.53 (5) shall provide notice of the assignment to any other person from whom the payer receives or will receive money. Notice under this subsection may be a notice of the court, a copy of the executed assignment or a copy of that part of the court order directing payment.
