Grandparents - Know Your Rights
In Wisconsin you may have the right to seek custody or visitation with your grandchildren. Courts recognize the importance of the grandchild/grandparent relationship. Courts recognize that it can be in the child's best interests to maintain that relationship. Protect your rights. Contact www.vhdlaw.com to learn what rights you have as a grandparent and under what circumstances you should seek custody or placement or visitation. If you believe your grandchild is in immediate danger, contact the local authorities in your area, including the police or child protective services. The statutes that may impact your decision making are:
WI Statutes: s. 48.978 "Appointment or Designation of Standby Guardian of a Child"
WI Statutes s. 49.90 Grandchild Support: Grandparent Liability Law
WI Statutes s. 54.56 "Visitation by a Minor's Grandparents and Stepparents
WI Statutes s. 767.43 "Visitation Rights of Certain Persons"
WI Statutes s. 948.22 "Failure to Support, Grandchild Support
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