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767.461 Revisions agreed to by stipulation.

767.461

767.461 Revisions agreed to by stipulation. If after an initial order is entered under s. 767.41 the parties agree to a modification in an order of physical placement or legal custody and file a stipulation with the court that specifies the agreed upon modification, the court shall incorporate the terms of the stipulation into a revised order of physical placement or legal custody unless the court finds that the modification is not in the best interest of the child.

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History: 1987 a. 355; 2005 a. 443 s. 166; Stats. 2005 s. 767.461.

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NOTE: 2005 Wis. Act 443, which affected this section, contains explanatory notes.

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Acceptance of a stipulation is not mandatory. The trial court is not prohibited from examining the best interests of the child. Paternity of S.A. 165 Wis. 2d 530, 478 N.W.2d 21 (Ct. App. 1991).