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Paternity Law in Wisconsin 2026

Product ID: CA3953W
Presented By: State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE

A paternity primer

There’s a father’s name on the birth certificate, and both parents signed a voluntary acknowledgment at the hospital. They’ve been sharing time with the child informally for years. Suddenly, a dispute arises, and now everyone is asking the same question: Who has custody?

At Paternity Law in Wisconsin, you’ll take a focused look at how courts address parentage, decision-making authority, and placement in cases involving children born outside of marriage. Read More ↓

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Pricing

Member $259.00

Non-Member $339.00

Credits

3.5 CLE

Date and Time

Wednesday, April 15, 20268:30 AM - 11:40 AM CT

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A paternity primer

There’s a father’s name on the birth certificate, and both parents signed a voluntary acknowledgment at the hospital. They’ve been sharing time with the child informally for years. Suddenly, a dispute arises, and now everyone is asking the same question: Who has custody?

At Paternity Law in Wisconsin, you’ll take a focused look at how courts address parentage, decision-making authority, and placement in cases involving children born outside of marriage. aagOTNdBczOPpqCrTmAF60877

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A paternity primer

There’s a father’s name on the birth certificate, and both parents signed a voluntary acknowledgment at the hospital. They’ve been sharing time with the child informally for years. Suddenly, a dispute arises, and now everyone is asking the same question: Who has custody?

At Paternity Law in Wisconsin, you’ll take a focused look at how courts address parentage, decision-making authority, and placement in cases involving children born outside of marriage. Read More ↓

Jacob Birenbaum
HKK Law Offices
Random Lake

Kyle P. Kaufman
HKK Law Offices
Sheboygan

Ryan Kautzer
HKK Law Offices
Sheboygan

8:30 a.m. How Wisconsin Courts Decide Child Custody and Placement

  • Discuss the difference between custody and placement
  • Understand the 15 statutory factors Wisconsin judges consider
  • Effectively prepare your client to present a compelling case

Speaker TBD

9:20 a.m. Who Has Custody if There is No Court Order?

  • Understand default custody placements and what it means for paternal rights
  • Learn how to determine the best strategy for obtaining a custody order

Speaker TBD

10:10 a.m. Break

10:25 a.m. Understanding Paternity Laws in Wisconsin: What Fathers Need to Know

  • Guide clients through the two pathways to establishing paternity
  • Review of Wisconsin Statute Chapter 767
  • Help clients navigate custody, placement, and child support

Speaker TBD

11:40 p.m. Program Concludes

  • Set realistic expectations with clients at the outset, reducing reliance on misconceptions about custody or placement rights
  • Draft clearer petitions and proposed orders that address decision-making, placement schedules, and financial obligations in one comprehensive judgment
  • Anticipate opposing arguments by tying facts to statutory considerations in a structured way
  • Reduce the risk of post-judgment disputes by ensuring enforceable terms are in place from the start
  • Build credibility with clients by confidently explaining what the law does and does not provide without a court order
  • Family lawyers
  • Guardians ad litem for minors
  • Paralegals in family law practices

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