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Post Judgment* Options to Change or Enforce Court Orders

*Use these forms when you already have a case number and court orders. If you do not have these things, seek legal advice.

Modification Motion
(Notice of Motion and Motion to Change)

Used when one parent wants to request a change and the other parent does not agree;
Once filed, this form will result in a court date being issued by the Family Court Commissioner's Office;
The parent filing the form will need to make sure the other parent is served with the papers. It recommended to use the Sheriff or a private process server in the County where the other parent lives.
NOTE: If you are requesting a change to Child Support,
also complete the Income & Expense Statement

Modification Motion Form: FA-4170

Income & Expense Statement Form: FA-4138

MKE County Filing Directions: Modification

Stipulation & Order
(Stipulation or "Stip")

Used when both parents agree to make changes to their current family court orders (for example, custody/placement, child support. arrears balances, tax exemptions);
Once filed, the Court will review it without a court date.
If approved, it will be signed by the Family Court Commissioner's Office and returned to you as the new court orders. If not approved, it will be returned to you with a letter explaining why it could not be approved.

Stipulation & Order Forms: FA-604A & FA-604B

MKE County Filing Checklist: Stipulation

CONTEMPT
(Order to Show Cause & Affidavit for Contempt)

Used when one person is not following the court orders (not just the agreement you may have; it must be written in the court orders);
Once filed, this form will result in a court date being issued by the Family Court Commissioner's Office;
The parent filing the form will need to make sure the other parent is served with the papers. It recommended to use the Sheriff or a private process server in the County where the other parent lives.

ENFORCEMENT OF PHYSICAL PLACEMENT

Used when one person is not following the specific placement schedule in the court orders (not just the agreement you may have; it must be written in the court orders);
Once filed, this form will result in a court date being issued by the Judge in your case.
The parent filing the form will need to make sure the other parent is served with the papers. It recommended to use the Sheriff or a private process server in the County where the other parent lives.

Contempt Forms: FA-4172VB & FA-4172VA

MKE County Filing Checklist: Contempt

Enforce Physical Placement Form: FA-609

MKE County Filing Checklist: Enforcement