Get FA-604B - Wisconsin Court System

A change in circumstances compares the parties' current financial circumstances to what existed at the time the last support orders were set. For child support, after 33 months, there is a statutory presumption that there has been a substantial change.

If both parents agree to change the amount of support, they may use the Office of State Court's online form, FA-604 - Stipulation and Order to Amend Judgment for Support . This can be done at the child support agency, or the parents can complete the form on their own and submit it to the child support agency.

Wisconsin family courts consider a significant change any of the following: Change in your Income. Change in the Recipient's Income. Needs of the Child Changed.

A “stipulation” is an agreement between two parties that is submitted to the judge for approval. It eliminates the need to go to court and have a judge decide an issue. A written “Stipulation and Order” includes the parties' agreement, both of their notarized signatures, and the judge's signature.

Contempt of Court in Wisconsin If a party intentionally and without legal justification disobeys a court order, this is called being in contempt of court and the law provides a remedy through a finding of contempt.

If a parent is violating the agreed upon terms of the child custody agreement, that parent can be held in contempt of court and may face fines or jail time. In some cases, the offending parent may also be required to reimburse for attorney fees and damages.

A change in circumstances compares the parties' current financial circumstances to what existed at the time the last support orders were set. For child support, after 33 months, there is a statutory presumption that there has been a substantial change.

A stipulation is a formal written agreement between parties to change a current Order without appearing in court. If this agreement is approved & signed by a Court Commissioner, it becomes a Court Order. 2.