Amendment SA1-SSA1-AB133

AB133-SSA1-SA1,426,21 753.015 Elections. (1) Except as provided in sub. (2), circuit judges shall be elected by qualified electors of that circuit on an at-large basis. A circuit judge shall reside within the circuit in which he or she is elected.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,427,14 (2) At each applicable election held on or after the effective date of this subsection .... [revisor inserts date], the circuit judges for each of the odd-numbered branches in the 1st judicial administrative district shall be elected from judicial subdistricts, numbered 1 to 25. The boundaries of each judicial subdistrict shall be the same as the boundaries of the supervisory districts for the election of the Milwaukee County board of supervisors. Each judicial subdistrict shall take the same number as the corresponding county supervisory district that bounds it. One circuit judge shall be elected from each of the 25 judicial subdistricts. The circuit judge to be elected from each judicial subdistrict shall be for those odd-numbered branches numbered in ascending numerical order, such that the circuit judge for branch one shall be elected by the electors of judicial subdistrict one, the circuit judge for branch 3 shall be elected by the electors of judicial subdistrict 2, the circuit judge for branch 5 shall be elected by the electors of judicial subdistrict 3, and continuing in that manner with the circuit judge for branch 49 being elected by the electors of judicial subdistrict 25. The person elected as circuit judge from a judicial subdistrict under this subsection shall reside in the judicial subdistrict from which he or she is elected.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,427,21 (3) Within 30 days after the number of branches in the first judicial administrative district changes or the boundaries of Milwaukee County supervisory districts change, the Milwaukee County board of supervisors shall, by ordinance, create revised judicial subdistricts in a number that results in the creation of one judicial subdistrict for each of the odd-numbered circuit branches, with the boundaries of each judicial subdistrict being concurrent with the boundaries of one county supervisory district.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3049g Section 3049g. 753.06 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,427,25 753.06 (1) (a) Milwaukee County. The circuit has 46 branches. Commencing August 1, 1999, the circuit has 47 branches. Commencing August 1, 2001, the circuit has 50 branches.".

AB133-SSA1-SA1,428,1 1080. Page 1409, line 4: after that line insert:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,428,2 " Section 3051n. 767.045 (1) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,428,4 767.045 (1) (a) 2. The Except as provided in par. (am), the legal custody or physical placement of the child is contested.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3051no Section 3051no. 767.045 (1) (am) of the statutes is created to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,428,7 767.045 (1) (am) The court is not required to appoint a guardian ad litem under par. (a) 2. if all of the following apply:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,428,9 1. Legal custody or physical placement is contested in an action to modify legal custody or physical placement under s. 767.325 or 767.327.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,428,11 2. The modification sought would not substantially alter the amount of time that a parent may spend with his or her child.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,428,12 3. The court determines any of the following:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,428,15 a. That the appointment of a guardian ad litem will not assist the court in the determination regarding legal custody or physical placement because the facts or circumstances of the case make the likely determination clear.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,428,18 b. That a party seeks the appointment of a guardian ad litem solely for a tactical purpose, or for the sole purpose of delay, and not for a purpose that is in the best interest of the child.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3051p Section 3051p. 767.045 (1) (e) of the statutes is created to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,428,24 767.045 (1) (e) Nothing in this subsection prohibits the court from making a temporary order under s. 767.23 that concerns the child before a guardian ad litem is appointed or before the guardian ad litem has made a recommendation to the court, if the court determines that the temporary order is in the best interest of the child.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3051r Section 3051r. 767.078 (1) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,429,4 767.078 (1) (a) 1. Is 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).".

AB133-SSA1-SA1,429,5 1081. Page 1409, line 12: after that line insert:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,429,6 " Section 3054m. 767.245 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,429,11 767.245 (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.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3054p Section 3054p. 767.245 (1m) of the statutes is created to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,429,17 767.245 (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.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,429,20 (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.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3054r Section 3054r. 767.245 (6) of the statutes is created to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,430,4 767.245 (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.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,430,7 (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.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3054t Section 3054t. 767.247 of the statutes is created to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,430,16 767.247 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.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,430,20 (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.".

AB133-SSA1-SA1,430,21 1082. Page 1409, line 12: after that line insert:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,430,22 " Section 3054c. 767.078 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,431,2 767.078 (2) Subsection (1) does not limit the authority of a court to issue an order, other than an order under sub. (1), regarding employment of a parent 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).

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3054cd Section 3054cd. 767.11 (12) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,431,14 767.11 (12) (b) If after mediation under this section the parties do not reach agreement on legal custody or periods of physical placement, the parties or the mediator shall so notify the court. The Except as provided in s. 767.045 (1) (am), the court shall promptly appoint a guardian ad litem under s. 767.045. After the appointment Regardless of whether the court appoints a guardian ad litem, the court shall, if appropriate, refer the matter for a legal custody or physical placement study under sub. (14). If the parties come to agreement on legal custody or physical placement after the matter has been referred for a study, the study shall be terminated. The parties may return to mediation at any time before any trial of or final hearing on legal custody or periods of physical placement. If the parties return to mediation, the county shall collect any applicable fee under s. 814.615.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3054ce Section 3054ce. 767.115 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,431,17 767.115 (title) Educational program in action programs and classes in actions affecting the family.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3054cf Section 3054cf. 767.115 (4) of the statutes is created to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,431,24 767.115 (4) (a) At any time during the pendency of a divorce or paternity action, the court or family court commissioner may order the parties to attend a class that is approved by the court or family court commissioner and that addresses such issues as child development, family dynamics, how parental separation affects a child's development and what parents can do to make raising a child in a separated situation less stressful for the child.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,432,5 (b) The court or family court commissioner may not require the parties to attend a class under this subsection as a condition to the granting of the final judgment or order in the divorce or paternity action, however, the court or family court commissioner may refuse to hear a custody or physical placement motion of a party who refuses to attend a class ordered under this subsection.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,432,7 (c) 1. Except as provided in subd. 2., the parties shall be responsible for any cost of attending the class.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,432,9 2. If the court or family court commissioner finds that a party is indigent, any costs that would be the responsibility of that party shall be paid by the county.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3054cg Section 3054cg. 767.23 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,432,17 767.23 (1) (a) Upon Subject to s. 767.477, upon request of one party, granting legal custody of the minor children to the parties jointly, to one party solely or to a relative or agency specified under s. 767.24 (3). The , in a manner consistent with s. 767.24, except that the court or family court commissioner may order joint sole legal custody without the agreement of the other party and without the findings required under s. 767.24 (2) (b) 2. This order may not have a binding effect on a final custody determination.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3054ch Section 3054ch. 767.23 (1) (am) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,432,23 767.23 (1) (am) Upon Subject to s. 767.477, upon the request of a party, granting periods of physical placement to a party in a manner consistent with s. 767.24. The court or family court commissioner shall make a determination under this paragraph within 30 days after the request for a temporary order regarding periods of physical placement is filed.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3054ci Section 3054ci. 767.23 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,433,5 767.23 (1) (c) Requiring Subject to s. 767.477, requiring either party or both parties to make payments for the support of minor children, which payment amounts may be expressed as a percentage of parental income or as a fixed sum, or as a combination of both in the alternative by requiring payment of the greater or lesser of either a percentage of parental income or a fixed sum.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3054cj Section 3054cj. 767.23 (1) (k) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,433,9 767.23 (1) (k) Requiring Subject to s. 767.477, requiring either party or both parties to maintain minor children as beneficiaries on a health insurance policy or plan.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3054ck Section 3054ck. 767.23 (1n) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,433,23 767.23 (1n) Before making any temporary order under sub. (1), the court or family court commissioner shall consider those factors which that the court is required by this chapter to consider before entering a final judgment on the same subject matter. In making a determination under sub. (1) (a) or (am), the court or family court commissioner shall consider the factors under s. 767.24 (5). If the court or family court commissioner makes a temporary child support order that deviates from the amount of support that would be required by using the percentage standard established by the department under s. 49.22 (9), the court or family court commissioner shall comply with the requirements of s. 767.25 (1n). A temporary order under sub. (1) may be based upon the written stipulation of the parties, subject to the approval of the court or the family court commissioner. Temporary orders made by the family court commissioner may be reviewed by the court as provided in s. 767.13 (6).

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3054cL Section 3054cL. 767.24 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,434,5 767.24 (1) General provisions. In rendering a judgment of annulment, divorce or, legal separation or paternity, or in rendering a judgment in an action under s. 767.02 (1) (e) or 767.62 (3), the court shall make such provisions as it deems just and reasonable concerning the legal custody and physical placement of any minor child of the parties, as provided in this section.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3054cm Section 3054cm. 767.24 (1m) of the statutes is created to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,434,12 767.24 (1m) Parenting plan. In an action for annulment, divorce or legal separation, an action to determine paternity or an action under s. 767.02 (1) (e) or 767.62 (3) in which legal custody or physical placement is contested, a party seeking sole or joint legal custody or periods of physical placement shall file a parenting plan with the court before any pretrial conference may be held. A parenting plan shall provide information about the following questions:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,434,13 (a) What legal custody or physical placement the parent is seeking.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,434,15 (b) Where the parent lives currently and where the parent intends to live during the next 2 years.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,434,16 (c) Where the parent works and the hours of employment.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,434,18 (d) Who will provide any necessary child care when the parent cannot and who will pay for the child care.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,434,19 (e) Where the child will go to school.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,434,20 (f) What doctor or health care facility will provide medical care for the child.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,434,21 (g) How the child's medical expenses will be paid.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,434,22 (h) What the child's religious commitment will be, if any.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,434,24 (i) Who will make decisions about the child's education, medical care, choice of child care providers and extracurricular activities.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,435,2 (j) How the parent proposes to resolve disagreements related to matters over which the court orders joint decision making.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,435,4 (k) What child support, family support, maintenance or other income transfer there will be.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3054cn Section 3054cn. 767.24 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,435,8 767.24 (2) (a) Subject to par. (b) pars. (am), (b) and (c), based on the best interest of the child and after considering the factors under sub. (5), the court may give joint legal custody or sole legal custody of a minor child.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3054co Section 3054co. 767.24 (2) (am) of the statutes is created to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,435,11 767.24 (2) (am) The court shall presume that joint legal custody is in the best interest of the child.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3054cp Section 3054cp. 767.24 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,435,14 767.24 (2) (b) The court may give joint sole legal custody only if it finds that doing so is in the child's best interest and that either of the following applies:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,435,15 1. Both parties agree to joint sole legal custody with the same party.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,435,18 2. The parties do not agree to joint sole legal custody with the same party, but at least one party requests joint sole legal custody and the court specifically finds all 2 or more of the following:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,435,20 a. Both parties are One party is not capable of performing parental duties and responsibilities and or does not wish to have an active role in raising the child.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,435,22 b. No One or more conditions exist at that time which that would substantially interfere with the exercise of joint legal custody.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,436,7 c. The parties will not be able to cooperate in the future decision making required under an award of joint legal custody. In making this finding the court shall consider, along with any other pertinent items, any reasons offered by a party objecting to joint legal custody. Evidence that either party engaged in abuse, as defined in s. 813.122 (1) (a), of the child, as defined in s. 48.02 (2), or evidence of interspousal battery, as described under s. 940.19 or 940.20 (1m), or domestic abuse, as defined in s. 813.12 (1) (a), creates a rebuttable presumption that the parties will not be able to cooperate in the future decision making required. This presumption may be rebutted by clear and convincing evidence that the abuse will not interfere with the parties' ability to cooperate in the future decision making required.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3054cq Section 3054cq. 767.24 (2) (c) of the statutes is created to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,436,11 767.24 (2) (c) The court may not give sole legal custody to a parent who refuses to cooperate with the other parent if the court finds that the refusal to cooperate is unreasonable.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3054cr Section 3054cr. 767.24 (4) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 767.24 (4) (a) 1. and amended to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,436,16 767.24 (4) (a) 1. Except as provided under par. (b), if the court orders sole or joint legal custody under sub. (2), the court shall allocate periods of physical placement between the parties in accordance with this subsection.

AB133-SSA1-SA1,436,22 2. In determining the allocation of periods of physical placement, the court shall consider each case on the basis of the factors in sub. (5). The court shall set a placement schedule that allows the child to have regularly occurring, meaningful periods of physical placement with each parent and that maximizes the amount of time the child may spend with each parent, taking into account geographic separation and accommodations for different households.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3054cs Section 3054cs. 767.24 (4) (a) 3. of the statutes is created to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,437,2 767.24 (4) (a) 3. Notwithstanding subd. 2. and sub. (5), the court shall presume that any proposal submitted to the court with respect to periods of physical placement that has been voluntarily agreed to by the parties is in the child's best interest.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3054ct Section 3054ct. 767.24 (4) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB133-SSA1-SA1,437,6 767.24 (4) (c) No court may deny periods of physical placement for failure to meet, or grant periods of physical placement for meeting, any financial obligation to the child or, if the parties were married, to the former spouse.

AB133-SSA1-SA1, s. 3054cu Section 3054cu. 767.24 (5) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read: