3636 80th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53142
262-654-8868
"As an ex Marine and a trial attorney with 31 years of experience, it is my belief that the most important word in the client-attorney relationshop is trust."
John Anthony Ward,
Attorney at Law
Child Custody Advocacy in Wisconsin and Illinois
Divorce, domestic violence accusations, and paternity disputes are only three of the many issues that can accompany child custody battles. Whatever situation you find yourself in, it is important to have an experienced custody lawyer you can trust on your side.
At the office of John Anthony Ward, Attorney at Law, we offer cutting-edge custody representation. With over 24 years of family law experience, we offer creative custody solutions to our clients in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
When your child's future is on the line, call 262-671-0165 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with an experienced family lawyer.
Handling All Child Custody Matters
Child custody disputes can be some of the most contentious legal battles our clients ever face. We put our extensive experience to work protecting our clients' interests regarding:
- Child custody and placement: You deserve to spend time with your child. We will help you reach an agreement that protect your interests while meeting your child's needs. Add below here
- Sole custody: One parent is given the entire custody arrangement. They will have the children in their care for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. The other spouse will not have custody and placement plan. We will explain the full impact of your custody decisions so that you can make informed choices.
- Joint custody: A custody arrangement where the parents split custody between them and each have time with the children throughout the week and during the holidays.
- Split custody: Children are split between parents so each parent has full time custody of certain children.
- Temporary custody orders: Whether you are in the initial stages of a divorce or have just been accused of domestic abuse, a temporary custody order can ensure your ability to spend time with your child.
- Relocation: If you or your child's other parent wants to leave Wisconsin or Illinois, we will guide you through the custody modification process to make sure that your rights are protected.
- Domestic abuse and custody: Unfortunately, false accusations of domestic violence are not uncommon in custody matters. With extensive criminal defense and family law experience, we know how to help you protect your rights and your relationship with your child.
- Child support issues: The proper child support calculation will depend largely on your custody
- Grandparents rights: We have extensive experience protecting relatives' and grandparents' rights.
Rely on the law firm that families in Wisconsin and Illinois trust with their family law concerns.
Ensure your children will be well cared for after a divorce
"John helped me big time with my divorce. He won my case against my ex wife when she was trying to move away with my kids. Thank you John I will always appreciate what you did for me."