Category Archives: Equal Protection

Thomas M.P. v. Kimberly J.L.

§767.458(1m), Stats. does not violate equal protection because it does not apply to paternity actions. Legislatures’ intent to preclude interference with an otherwise secure environment is sufficient reasonable grounds for the legislatures’ classifications.

Gerhardt v. Estate of Moore

Lump sum payment in paternity settlement denies equal protection of laws.

Matter of Marriage of Crocker

Statute authorizing court to order divorced or separated parents to support children 18 – 21 years old while in school does not violate equal protection, even though statute does not authorize a similar order for married parents.