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STATE OF WISCONSIN : CIRCUIT COURT : _____________ COUNTY
FAMILY COURT BRANCH
IN RE THE CUSTODY AND SUPPORT OF:___________________________________________________
______________________________
PETITIONER'S NAME ADDRESS, S.S.:
CASE NO.:
-AND-
CODE NO.:
40402
______________________________
RESPONDENT'S NAME, ADDRESS, S.S.:
SUMMONS UNDER SEC. 767. 805, WIS. STATS.
TO:
You have been sued. The petition, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action.
You must appear to answer this claim. Your court date is:
Date:__________________________
Time:__________________________
before the Hon.___________________________________________, in Room ______________,
Within twenty (20) days of receiving this summons, you must respond with a written answer, as that term in used in Chapter 802 of the
Wisconsin Statutes, to the petition. The Court may reject or disregard any answer that does not follow the requirements of the
statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the Court whose address is referenced above and to the moving party and
Attorney____________________________________________________________________________________________
You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not provide a proper answer within twenty (20) days, the court may grant
judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the petition, and you may lose your right to object to
anything that is or may be incorrect in the petition. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money
may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of
property.
You are also notified that pursuant to criminal statute §948.31, Wis. Stats., interference with the custody of a child is punishable by a
fine not to exceed $10,000.00 or imprisonment not to exceed two years, or both.
You are hereby notified of the availability of information under Sec. 767.105 (2) Wis. Stats. or applicable state and interstate family law
codes and sections upon request to the family court commissioner and without charge.
You are further notified that a copy of the statutory provisions in Chapter 767, generally pertinent to this action, is available for
inspection from the family court commissioner. If you have a disability and need help, please contact the Clerk of Courts.
Dated in the city of: ___________________________ , state of Wisconsin on Month: ____________________ Day: ________ Year
20________.
By:___________________________________________
Petitioner's Signature