[Download] "In re Paternity of Pero" by State of Wisconsin in Court of Appeals District I # eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: In re Paternity of Pero
- Author : State of Wisconsin in Court of Appeals District I
- Release Date : January 09, 2006
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 68 KB
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1 Donald Lucas, Jr., appeals from an order modifying legal custody and periods of physical placement of his son William. He argues that the trial court erroneously exercised its discretion when it: (1) awarded sole custody to Wendy Pero when neither party had raised the issue of changing from joint custody to sole custody; (2) took away Lucass joint custody without making adequate findings under WIS. STAT. 767.24 and 767.325(1)(b) (2003-04); and (3) determined, before testimony was taken, that equal placement would not work. We affirm the portion of the order modifying the schedule for physical placement. However, we conclude that because the requirements of WIS. STAT. 767.325(1)(b) were not followed, the trial court lacked authority to sua sponte modify the custody order from joint custody to sole custody. Therefore, we reverse that portion of the order and remand with directions that the trial court enter an amended order consistent with this opinion.