Wisconsin § 767.385 - Maintenance, legal custody, and support when divorce or separation denied.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 767.385 — Maintenance, legal custody, and support when divorce or separation denied., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 767.385. Maintenance, legal custody, and support when divorce or separation denied.
If a judgment in an action for divorce or legal separation denies the divorce or legal separation, the court may make such order as the nature of the case renders just and reasonable for the legal custody of and periods of physical placement with any of the minor children, and for the maintenance of either spouse and support of the children by either spouse out of property or income. If the court orders child support under this section, the court shall determine the child support payments in a manner consistent with s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 767.385
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 767.385 cover?
Section 767.385 ("Maintenance, legal custody, and support when divorce or separation denied.") 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.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 767.385?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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