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Stipulation and Order to Amend Judgment for Support/Maintenance/Custody/Placement

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FA-604, 10/06 Stipulation and Order to Amend Judgment for Support/Maintenance/Custody/Placement §§767.553, 767.59, 767.451, 767.461 and 767.89, Wisconsin Statutes

This form shall not be modified. It may be supplemented with additional material.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT,

COUNTY

In re the Marriage Paternity of

Petitioner/Joint Petitioner:

Current Mailing Address

City State Zip Daytime phone number

For Official Use

Vs.

Respondent/Joint Petitioner:

Current Mailing Address

City State Zip Daytime phone number

The State of Wisconsin (Child Support Agency) is is not a party to this action.

Stipulation and Order to:

Change Legal Custody

Change Physical Placement

Change Child Support

Change Maintenance

Change Family Support

Change Arrears Balances

Other:

Case No.

The parties agree that the judgment in this case should be changed as follows, and that the court may enter this stipulation as an order without a court hearing.

1. Modify Current Financial Order(s)

A. The current financial order is as follows:

1. pays support to for

Child Support in the amount of $ % per month.

Maintenance in the amount of $ % per month.

Family Support in the amount of $ % per month.

Arrears in the amount of $ % per month.

Arrears Interest in the amount of $ % per month.

Other Financial Orders:

No support is currently ordered.

B. Financial Order Changes: The parties agree that support orders shall be changed as follows:

1. shall make payments to

beginning the first day of the month of , for

Child Support in the amount of $ per month.

Maintenance in the amount of $ per month.

Family Support in the amount of $ per month.

Arrears Payment in the amount of $ per month.

Arrears Interest in the amount of $ per month.

Other Financial Orders:

No support shall be ordered from either party at this time because

C. Child Support Calculation: The new order for child support is based on

1. No change in child support was made.

2. DWD Chapter 40 Child Support Percentage of Income Standard. (Based on Gross Income – 17% for one child, 25% for two children, 29% for three children, 31% for four children, 34% for five or more children)

3. This amount deviates from the DWD 40 Child Support Standard amount which would be unfair because child support should be calculated using the:

a. split-placement calculation

b. shared-placement calculation

c. serial-family payer calculation

d. low-income payer calculation

e. high-income payer calculation

f. other

D. Payments

1. No payments are ordered to be made.

2. Shall be made to the Wisconsin Support Collections Trust Fund (WI SCTF) at Box 74200, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53274-0200. Payments shall be made:

a. Directly from the payer to WI SCTF (only allowable if self-employed).

b. By income assignment from the payer’s employer as indicated below:

Employer name:

Address of payroll office:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: Fax:

3. Payments shall be made directly from one party to the other (not allowable for child support, family support, or maintenance).

2. Modify Legal Custody Order(s): The legal custody of the following children: is changed as follows:

A. To joint legal custody with both parents.

B. To sole legal custody with

C. Other:

3. Modify Physical Placement Order(s): The physical placement of the following children: is changed as follows:

A. To shared physical placement according to the following schedule:

B. To primary physical placement with and receiving periods of physical placement (visitation) according to the following schedule:

C. To require placement be supervised unsupervised as follows:

D. According to the attached placement schedule.

E. Other:

4. Additional Changes are as follows:

See attached.

The former wife/mother must sign and print her name.

Signature

Print or Type Name

Date

The former husband/father must sign and print his name.

Signature

Print or Type Name

Date

THE COURT ORDERS:

1. This stipulation is approved and the judgment is amended accordingly.

2. All provisions of the previous judgment not amended by this order remain in full effect.

BY THE COURT:

For Court Use Only

Circuit Court Judge/Court Commissioner

Print or Type Name

Date

State of Wisconsin, Child Support Agency

If either party is receiving public assistance or there is a case worker from the Child Support Agency assigned to your case, you must take this agreement to the Child Support Agency in your county for their approval.

If not, mark not required.

Approved

Not Approved

Not Required

Authorized Signature

Print or Type Name

Date

For Court Use Only

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What the Current Mailing Address Affidavit for Finding of Contempt Is

The Current Mailing Address Affidavit for Finding of Contempt is a sworn written statement used in court to record a party's current mailing address when service, notice, or compliance is disputed. It sets out identifying details, the asserted address, and facts about attempts to send or receive documents. Courts evaluate the affidavit together with service records and testimony to determine whether a party received adequate notice and whether noncompliance justifies contempt. Properly completed and notarized affidavits create a formal record that supports hearings and enforcement actions.

Why a Clear, Verifiable Address Affidavit Matters

A precise affidavit documents where legal papers were sent, reduces disputes over service, and gives courts a factual basis to decide whether missed notices were excusable or willful, streamlining contempt considerations.

Why a Clear, Verifiable Address Affidavit Matters

Who Typically Completes This Affidavit

Used by parties, attorneys, and court officers to document mailing address and service efforts before contempt proceedings.

  • Plaintiff or petitioner needing a verified address for service and court notices.
  • Respondent or defendant asserting a current mailing address or contesting prior service attempts.
  • Attorneys and process servers documenting efforts to locate and formally serve parties.

Accurate affidavits reduce contested factual issues and help the court schedule hearings or rulings with a reliable record.

Step-by-Step: Completing and Filing the Affidavit

Follow these steps to prepare a court-ready affidavit: gather facts, complete the form accurately, notarize, then file and serve according to local rules.

  • 01
    Gather Information: Collect full name, case number, and current mailing address.
  • 02
    Complete Affidavit: Enter facts clearly; avoid ambiguous or legal conclusions.
  • 03
    Notarize: Sign before a notary public or use RON if authorized.
  • 04
    File and Serve: File with clerk and serve opposing party per local rules.

Frequently Asked Questions and Practical Answers

Common questions about notarization, e-signatures, proof of service, and how the affidavit is used in contempt proceedings.


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Essential Information Each Affidavit Must Contain

Affiant Name: Full legal name as on ID
Mailing Address: Street, city, state, ZIP
Case Number: Court name and docket number
Date: Enter date as MM/DD/YYYY
Notary Block: Notary signature, seal, commission details
Contact Info: Phone number and email address

Risks and Legal Consequences of Errors

Perjury Risk: Criminal penalties possible
Contempt Sanctions: Fines or incarceration possible
Case Delay: Proceedings may be postponed
Service Failure: Claims of improper notice
Court Costs: Possible cost-shifting orders
Civil Liability: Sanctions or damages exposure

Common Preparation Mistakes to Avoid

  • Incomplete address fields or missing apartment numbers frequently cause mail to be undeliverable and can defeat a service attempt, leading to repeated filings and unnecessary delay in court.
  • Failing to notarize the affidavit or using the wrong notary process for your state (in-person versus remote online notarization) can render the affidavit inadmissible at hearing.
  • Typographical errors in the case number, court name, or party names often result in clerk rejection or misfiling, requiring refiling and delaying enforcement actions and hearings.
  • Submitting unsigned or undated affidavits is a common oversight that typically requires refiling and undermines the affiant's credibility in a contempt proceeding.

Workflow Overview: From Preparation to Proof of Service

A typical workflow: prepare the affidavit, obtain notarization, file with the court, then serve the opposing party and preserve proof of service.

  • Prepare Document: Draft the affidavit using case-specific facts.
  • Notarize: Sign in notary presence or use authorized RON.
  • File with Court: Submit to clerk per local filing rules.
  • Serve Opposing Party: Deliver by permitted service method and record proof.

Recommended Electronic Workflow Settings

Configure e-submission to capture identity, notarization metadata, and an unbroken audit trail for court-ready records.

Field Configuration
Signing Method eSign with notarization workflow
Authentication Email plus SMS or KBA for higher assurance
Notary RON where state permits; otherwise in-person
File Format Submit PDF/A with embedded audit trail

Technical Requirements for eSubmission and eSignatures

Ensure your signing platform supports secure audit trails, notarization metadata capture, and PDF output before electronically filing with the court.

  • Formats: Accept PDF and Word DOCX formats
  • Integrations: Integrations: Salesforce, NetSuite, Google Workspace
  • Security: TLS 1.2/1.3; AES-256 at rest

Timing Considerations and Typical Deadlines

Timing and deadlines vary by jurisdiction; file promptly and preserve proof of service to protect your position and support any contempt request.

File Affidavit Promptly:

File as soon as facts are verified to avoid waiver or delay.

Notarization Timing:

Complete notarization immediately before filing to avoid challenged signatures.

Service Deadline:

Serve the opposing party per local rules; timing affects hearing eligibility.

Hearing Scheduling:

Courts typically set show-cause hearings within weeks to months, depending on caseload.

Retention of Originals:

Keep originals and proof of service until case closure plus retention period.

Key Components to Include in a Professional Affidavit

The affidavit should be complete, notarized, and organized to make facts clear for judicial review of service and contempt issues.

Case Caption

Begin with the court name, case title, and docket number to properly associate the affidavit with the relevant proceeding and avoid misfiling or clerk rejection.

Affiant Identity

Provide the full legal name, relationship to the matter, and identification details sufficient to show personal knowledge of the mailing address and relevant attempts at service.

Mailing Address

List the complete street address where mail was sent or received, include apartment or unit numbers and any delivery instructions to reduce ambiguity in service disputes and undeliverable mail claims.

Factual Statement

Describe dates, methods, and results of mailing or contact attempts in clear chronological order to support findings about notice and compliance with court orders.

Oath Language

Include a sworn declaration under penalty of perjury and the affiant's printed name so the affidavit meets evidentiary requirements in most courts.

Notary Block

Provide notary signature, official stamp, commission expiration, and any RON session identifier to establish lawful notarization and maintain chain-of-custody metadata.

Who May Sign or Authenticate This Affidavit

Affiant — Party

The affiant is the person with first-hand knowledge of the mailing address and signs under oath. Courts generally treat notarized, contemporaneous affidavits as primary evidence but may request corroboration where facts are disputed.

Attorney — Agent

An attorney or authorized agent may sign when they have direct knowledge or written authority to attest to facts. Counsel should clearly state authority and preserve client records that substantiate the statements made under oath.

eSignature Pricing and Feature Comparison for Affidavit Workflows

Comparison of typical starting prices and feature flags among common e-sign vendors relevant to notarized affidavit and filing workflows.

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Starting Price $8/user/mo $15/user/mo $14/user/mo $19/user/mo $15/user/mo
Free Trial 7-day trial Varies Varies Varies Varies
Bulk Send Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No

Practical Examples: How Affidavits Are Used in Practice

Two concise scenarios show typical uses of a Current Mailing Address Affidavit for Finding of Contempt in courts and enforcement actions.

Family Law Service Dispute

A petitioner files an affidavit stating the respondent's current mailing address and dates of attempted mailings.

  • The court reviews the affidavit alongside certified mail receipts.
  • The affidavit clarifies notice efforts at the show-cause hearing and helps the judge determine whether contempt sanctions are warranted or whether additional service attempts are required.

Judgment Enforcement

A judgment creditor files an affidavit asserting the debtor's mailing address with attached delivery attempts.

  • Process servers and certified mail records are summarized.
  • The court uses the affidavit to authorize post-judgment remedies, including wage garnishment or additional service procedures, after confirming adequate notice.

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