The Wisconsin Order for Temporary Physical Custody — Expectant Mother and Unborn Child is a court order issued by a Wisconsin circuit court that grants temporary physical custody of an expectant mother and her unborn child to an individual or entity designated by the court. This order is typically issued for a number of different reasons, including but not limited to: protecting the mother and child from potential harm; ensuring the mother is provided with timely and adequate medical care and other services; and preventing the mother from abandoning the child. The order is issued in the best interests of the child and provides the custodian with the legal authority to make decisions about the child’s care. The types of Wisconsin Order for Temporary Physical Custody — Expectant Mother and Unborn Child vary depending on the circumstances. Generally, they include Orders of Temporary Custody, Orders for Adoption, and Orders for Guardianship. The Order of Temporary Custody grants the designated custodian with the legal authority to make decisions regarding the child’s care and custody until a final decision regarding the child’s permanent placement is made by the court. The Order for Adoption grants the designated custodian with the legal authority to consent to the adoption of the child. The Order for Guardianship grants the designated custodian with the legal authority to care for the child until the court determines whether the child should be placed in permanent custody.