SB107, s. 65 20Section 65. 767.23 (1n) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB107,23,721 767.23 (1n) Before Except as provided in sub. (1) (a) and (am), before making
22any temporary order under sub. (1) or (1c), the court or family court commissioner
23shall consider those factors which the court is required by this chapter to consider
24before entering a final judgment on the same subject matter. If the court or family
25court commissioner makes a temporary child support order that deviates from the

1amount of support that would be required by using the percentage standard
2established by the department under s. 49.22 (9), the court or family court
3commissioner shall comply with the requirements of s. 767.25 (1n). A temporary
4order under sub. (1) or (1c) may be based upon the written stipulation of the parties,
5subject to the approval of the court or the family court commissioner
. Temporary
6orders made by the family court commissioner may be reviewed by the court as
7provided in s. 767.13 (6).
SB107, s. 66 8Section 66. 767.23 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB107,23,119 767.23 (2) Notice of motion for an order or order to show cause under sub. (1)
10or (1c) may be served at the time the action is commenced or at any time thereafter
11and shall be accompanied by an affidavit stating the basis for the request for relief.
SB107, s. 67 12Section 67. 767.24 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB107,23,2013 767.24 (1) General provisions. In rendering a judgment of annulment, divorce
14or legal separation, or in rendering a judgment in an action under s. 767.02 (1) (e),
15the there are rebuttable presumptions that both parents are fit and have the ability
16to rear their children, that both parents are qualified to decide what is best for their
17children and that joint legal custody and equal periods of physical placement are
18fundamental rights of each parent and child. The
court shall make such provisions
19as it deems just and reasonable concerning the legal custody and physical placement
20of any minor child of the parties, as are provided in this section.
SB107, s. 68 21Section 68. 767.24 (2) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 767.24 (2) (a) (intro.)
22and amended to read:
SB107,24,223 767.24 (2) (a) (intro.) Subject to par. (b), based on the best interest of the child
24and after considering the factors under sub. (5), the
The court may give joint legal

1custody or
sole legal custody of a minor child. to one parent if either of the following
2applies:
SB107, s. 69 3Section 69. 767.24 (2) (a) 1. and 2. of the statutes are created to read:
SB107,24,44 767.24 (2) (a) 1. Both parties agree to sole legal custody with one parent.
SB107,24,65 2. The parental rights of one parent have been terminated under subch. VIII
6of ch. 48.
SB107, s. 70 7Section 70. 767.24 (2) (b) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB107,24,98 767.24 (2) (b) (intro.) The court may shall give joint legal custody only if it finds
9that doing so is in the child's best interest and that
if either of the following applies:
SB107, s. 71 10Section 71. 767.24 (2) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB107,24,1111 767.24 (2) (b) 1. Both parties agree to request joint legal custody.
SB107, s. 72 12Section 72. 767.24 (2) (b) 2. (intro.) of the statutes is renumbered 767.24 (2)
13(b) 2. and amended to read:
SB107,24,1614 767.24 (2) (b) 2. The parties do not agree to joint legal custody, but one One
15party requests joint legal custody and the court specifically finds all of the following:
16presumption under par. (c) is not created or is rebutted.
SB107, s. 73 17Section 73. 767.24 (2) (b) 2. a. to c. of the statutes are repealed.
SB107, s. 74 18Section 74. 767.24 (2) (c) of the statutes is created to read:
SB107,25,219 767.24 (2) (c) If one party requests joint legal custody and the other party
20objects to joint legal custody, on the objection the court is limited to considering
21whether a party has been convicted of a crime involving abuse, as defined in s. 48.02
22(1), of the child, as defined in s. 48.02 (2), or whether a party has been convicted of
23battery, as described under s. 940.19 or 940.20 (1m), against the other party.
24Evidence of either conviction creates a rebuttable presumption that the parties will
25not be able to cooperate in the future decision making required. This presumption

1may be rebutted by clear and convincing evidence that the abuse or battery will not
2interfere with the parties' ability to cooperate in the future decision making required.
SB107, s. 75 3Section 75. 767.24 (2) (d) of the statutes is created to read:
SB107,25,94 767.24 (2) (d) If a presumption under par. (c) is created and the court orders
5joint custody because the presumption is rebutted, the court may request that the
6parties submit in writing suggestions as to how the parties may reduce possible
7sources of conflict, contact or physical proximity between the parties. The court may
8order the parties to comply with any suggestions that the court considers appropriate
9and necessary.
SB107, s. 76 10Section 76. 767.24 (3) of the statutes is repealed.
SB107, s. 77 11Section 77. 767.24 (4) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB107,25,1712 767.24 (4) (a) Except as provided under par. (b), if If the court orders sole legal
13custody because the parties agree to it under sub. (2) (a) 1.
or joint legal custody under
14sub. (2) (b), the court shall allocate periods of physical placement between the parties
15in accordance with this subsection. In determining the allocation of periods of
16physical placement, the court shall consider each case on the basis of the factors in
17sub. (5).
SB107, s. 78 18Section 78. 767.24 (4) (b) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:
SB107,26,319 767.24 (4) (b) The court shall approve any written schedule for physical
20placement that the parties agree to and submit to the court. If the parties do not
21agree on a placement schedule, the court shall require each party to submit a
22placement proposal. The court shall approve the proposal submitted that sets forth
23the most equal allocation of periods of physical placement between the parties. If
24neither party proposes substantially equal periods of physical placement and each
25party proposes that he or she be awarded physical placement for the greater period

1of time, the court shall allocate equal alternating periods of physical placement
2between the parties and shall require that the parties annually alternate spending
3all of the following with the child:
SB107,26,44 1. New Year's Day.
SB107,26,55 2. Easter.
SB107,26,66 3. Memorial Day.
SB107,26,77 4. Independence Day (July 4).
SB107,26,88 5. Labor Day.
SB107,26,99 6. Thanksgiving Day.
SB107,26,1010 7. Christmas Eve.
SB107,26,1111 8. Christmas Day.
SB107,26,1212 9. New Year's Eve.
SB107,26,1313 10. The child's birthday.
SB107, s. 79 14Section 79. 767.24 (4) (cm) of the statutes is repealed.
SB107, s. 80 15Section 80. 767.24 (4) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB107,26,1816 767.24 (4) (d) If the The court grants periods of physical placement to more than
17one parent, it
shall order a parent with legal custody and physical placement rights
18to provide the notice required under s. 767.327 (1) (2).
SB107, s. 81 19Section 81. 767.24 (5) of the statutes is repealed.
SB107, s. 82 20Section 82. 767.24 (6) (a) and (am) of the statutes are repealed.
SB107, s. 83 21Section 83. 767.24 (6) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB107,27,222 767.24 (6) (b) Notwithstanding s. 767.001 (1s), in making an order of If the
23court awards
joint legal custody, the court may give one party parties may stipulate
24that one party has the
sole power to make specified decisions, while both parties

1retain equal rights and responsibilities for other decisions. The court shall
2incorporate the terms of the stipulation into the final judgment or order.
SB107, s. 84 3Section 84. 767.24 (6) (bm) of the statutes is created to read:
SB107,27,94 767.24 (6) (bm) If the court awards joint legal custody, the parties may stipulate
5to the primary care physicians for a minor child, and the court shall incorporate the
6terms of the stipulation into the final judgment or order. If the parties do not agree
7on the primary care physicians, the court may specify the primary care physicians
8for a minor child after considering the child's present health care and health
9insurance arrangements and any orders made by the court under s. 767.25 (4m).
SB107, s. 85 10Section 85. 767.24 (6) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB107,27,1611 767.24 (6) (c) In making an order of joint legal custody and periods of physical
12placement, the
The court may specify one parent as the primary caretaker of the
13child and one home as the primary home of the child, for the purpose of determining
14eligibility for aid under s. 49.19 or benefits under ss. 49.141 to 49.161 or for any other
15purpose the court considers appropriate
only if both parents are dependent persons,
16as defined in s. 49.01 (2)
.
SB107, s. 86 17Section 86. 767.245 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB107,27,2418 767.245 (1) Except as provided in sub. (2m), upon petition by a grandparent,
19greatgrandparent, stepparent or person who has maintained a relationship similar
20to a parent-child relationship with the child, the court may grant reasonable
21visitation rights to that person if the parents have notice of the hearing and if the
22court determines that by a preponderance of the evidence that the visitation is in the
23best interest of the child
not harmful to the child or to the child's relationship with
24either of the child's parents
.
SB107, s. 87 25Section 87. 767.245 (2) of the statutes is repealed.
SB107, s. 88
1Section 88. 767.245 (3) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB107,28,52 767.245 (3) (intro.) The court may grant reasonable visitation rights, with
3respect to a child, to a grandparent of the child if the child's parents have notice of
4the hearing and the court determines, by a preponderance of the evidence, all of the
5following:
SB107, s. 89 6Section 89. 767.245 (3) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB107,28,87 767.245 (3) (f) The visitation is in the best interest of the child not harmful to
8the child or to the child's relationship with either of the child's parents
.
SB107, s. 90 9Section 90. 767.245 (3m) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB107,28,1210 767.245 (3m) (c) If a party or the any guardian ad litem appointed under s.
1148.235
refuses to accept a recommendation under this subsection, the action shall be
12set for trial.
SB107, s. 91 13Section 91. 767.25 (1m) (hm) of the statutes is repealed.
SB107, s. 92 14Section 92. 767.25 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB107,28,1815 767.25 (2) The court may protect and promote the best interests of the minor
16children by setting
set aside a portion of the child support which either party is
17ordered to pay in a separate fund or trust for the support, education and welfare of
18such children.
SB107, s. 93 19Section 93. 767.255 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB107,29,320 767.255 (1) Upon every judgment of annulment, divorce or legal separation, or
21in rendering a judgment in an action under s. 767.02 (1) (h), the court shall divide
22the property of the parties and divest and transfer the title of any such property
23accordingly. A certified copy of the portion of the judgment that affects title to real
24estate shall be recorded in the office of the register of deeds of the county in which
25the lands so affected are situated. The court may protect and promote the best

1interests of the children by setting
set aside a portion of the property of the parties
2in a separate fund or trust for the support, maintenance, education and general
3welfare of any minor children of the parties.
SB107, s. 94 4Section 94. 767.265 (3h) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act 191,
5is amended to read:
SB107,29,226 767.265 (3h) A person who receives notice of assignment under this section or
7s. 767.23 (1) (L) (1c) (i), 767.25 (4m) (c), 767.51 (3m) (c) or 767.62 (4) (b) 3. or similar
8laws of another state shall withhold the amount specified in the notice from any
9money that person pays to the payer later than one week after receipt of notice of
10assignment. Within 5 days after the day the person pays money to the payer, the
11person shall send the amount withheld to the clerk of court or support collection
12designee, whichever is appropriate, of the jurisdiction providing notice or, in the case
13of an amount ordered withheld for health care expenses, to the appropriate health
14care insurer, provider or plan. With each payment sent to the clerk of court or support
15collection designee, the person from whom the payer receives money shall report to
16the clerk or support collection designee the payer's gross income or other gross
17amount from which the payment was withheld. Except as provided in sub. (3m), for
18each payment sent to the clerk of court or support collection designee, the person
19from whom the payer receives money shall receive an amount equal to the person's
20necessary disbursements, not to exceed $3, which shall be deducted from the money
21to be paid to the payer. Section 241.09 does not apply to assignments under this
22section.
SB107, s. 95 23Section 95. 767.265 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB107,30,3
1767.265 (4) A withholding assignment or order under this section or s. 767.23
2(1) (L) (1c) (i), 767.25 (4m) (c), 767.51 (3m) (c) or 767.62 (4) (b) 3. has priority over any
3other assignment, garnishment or similar legal process under state law.
SB107, s. 96 4Section 96. 767.265 (6) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act
5191
, is amended to read:
SB107,30,146 767.265 (6) (a) Except as provided in sub. (3m), if after receipt of notice of
7assignment the person from whom the payer receives money fails to withhold the
8money or send the money to the clerk of court or support collection designee or the
9appropriate health care insurer, provider or plan as provided in this section or s.
10767.23 (1) (L) (1c) (i), 767.25 (4m) (c), 767.51 (3m) (c) or 767.62 (4) (b) 3., the person
11may be proceeded against under the principal action under ch. 785 for contempt of
12court or may be proceeded against under ch. 778 and be required to forfeit not less
13than $50 nor more than an amount, if the amount exceeds $50, that is equal to 1%
14of the amount not withheld or sent.
SB107, s. 97 15Section 97. 767.265 (6) (b) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act
16191
, is amended to read:
SB107,30,2217 767.265 (6) (b) If an employer who receives an assignment under this section
18or s. 767.23 (1) (L) (1c) (i), 767.25 (4m) (c), 767.51 (3m) (c) or 767.62 (4) (b) 3. fails to
19notify the clerk of court or support collection designee, whichever is appropriate,
20within 10 days after an employe is terminated or otherwise temporarily or
21permanently leaves employment, the employer may be proceeded against under the
22principal action under ch. 785 for contempt of court.
SB107, s. 98 23Section 98. 767.265 (6) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB107,31,724 767.265 (6) (c) No employer may use an assignment under this section or s.
25767.23 (1) (L) (1c) (i), 767.25 (4m) (c), 767.51 (3m) (c) or 767.62 (4) (b) 3. as a basis for

1the denial of employment to a person, the discharge of an employe or any disciplinary
2action against an employe. An employer who denies employment or discharges or
3disciplines an employe in violation of this paragraph may be fined not more than
4$500 and may be required to make full restitution to the aggrieved person, including
5reinstatement and back pay. Except as provided in this paragraph, restitution shall
6be in accordance with s. 973.20. An aggrieved person may apply to the district
7attorney or to the department for enforcement of this paragraph.
SB107, s. 99 8Section 99. 767.325 (1) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:
SB107,31,119 767.325 (1) Modifications. (a) The court shall modify an order of physical
10placement in a way that alters the time a parent may spend with his or her child or
11an order of legal custody if any of the following applies:
SB107,31,1312 1. A parent requests a modification and the current order is not in conformity
13with s. 767.24.
SB107,31,1514 2. The parental rights of a parent have been terminated under subch. VIII of
15ch. 48.
SB107,31,1616 3. The parties agree to a modification.
SB107,31,1717 (b) A modification under this subsection shall be consistent with s. 767.24.
SB107, s. 100 18Section 100. 767.325 (2) of the statutes is repealed.
SB107, s. 101 19Section 101. 767.325 (3) of the statutes is repealed.
SB107, s. 102 20Section 102. 767.325 (4) of the statutes is repealed.
SB107, s. 103 21Section 103. 767.327 of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:
SB107,32,3 22767.327 Moving the child's residence outside the school district and
23other removals.
(1) Except as provided in sub. (5), if both parents of a child in an
24action affecting the family are awarded physical placement rights to the child,
25neither parent may establish a legal residence for the child outside the school district

1in which the child resided on the 180th day before the commencement of the action
2affecting the family, or since birth if the child is less than 6 months old, or other school
3district agreed upon by the parties.
SB107,32,10 4(2) (a) A parent specified in sub. (1) who wishes to establish his or her legal
5residence outside the state or at any location within the state that is at a distance
6of 150 miles or more from the school district in which the child resided on the 180th
7day before the commencement of the action affecting the family, or since birth if the
8child is less than 6 months old, or other school district agreed upon by the parties,
9shall provide not less than 60 days' written notice to the other parent, with a copy
10to the court, of his or her intent regarding changing his or her legal residence.
SB107,32,1411 (b) The parent shall send the notice under par. (a) by certified mail. The notice
12shall state the parent's proposed action, including the specific date and location of
13the move, and that the other parent may request a modification to the physical
14placement order as provided in sub. (3).
SB107,32,18 15(3) If the proposed move under sub. (2) would make it difficult or impractical
16for the parties to comply with the physical placement order and at the same time for
17the child to remain in the same school district, either party may file a petition, motion
18or order to show cause for modification of the physical placement order.
SB107,32,23 19(4) (a) If after a notice under sub. (2) has been sent or a petition, motion or order
20to show cause under sub. (3) has been filed the parties agree to a modification of the
21physical placement order or to a change in the child's school district and file a
22stipulation with the court, the court shall approve the agreement and incorporate the
23terms of the stipulation into a revised order.
SB107,33,3
1(b) If the parties do not agree to a modification after a petition, motion or order
2to show cause under sub. (3) has been filed, the court may modify the physical
3placement order, subject to all of the following:
SB107,33,74 1. The parent not proposing the move shall be awarded periods of physical
5placement that include weekdays and weeknights when school is in session, at least
6one weekend per month, at least 4 weeks during the summer months when school
7is not in session and alternating holidays.
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