Wisconsin § 767.333 - Initial orders based on stipulation prior to judgment.
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§ 767.333. Initial orders based on stipulation prior to judgment.
767.333(1) (1) Initial orders based on stipulation allowed. Prior to obtaining a judgment of divorce, annulment, or legal separation, the parties may agree to physical placement, legal custody, child support, property division, maintenance, or related provisions. If the parties agree on one or more of the issues set forth under this section, the parties shall file a stipulation with the court that specifies the agreed-upon terms. 767.333(2) (2) Stipulations regarding legal custody, physical placement, or related provisions. 767.333(2)(a) (a) If the judge approves the stipulation, the judge shall incorporate and enter the terms of a stipulation regarding legal custody, physical placement, or related provisions as an initial order of physical placement or legal custody unless the judge finds that the terms are not in the best interest of the child. 767.333(2)(b) (b) The provisions for modifications of orders regarding legal custody or physical placement under this section shall commence on the date of entry of the order, not the date of judgment, for purposes of s.
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Section 767.333 ("Initial orders based on stipulation prior to judgment.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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