In RE MARRIAGE OF BOHMS v. Bohms

The issue is what authority the trial court has to make orders with respect to the physical custody and visitation of children who are subjects of a joint custody agreement pursuant to sec. 767.24(l)(b), Stats. 1

Gene (Gene) and Jackie (Jackie) Bohms were divorced in December, 1985, at which time they stipulated to joint legal custody of their daughter, Tracy Ann (Tracy). The final stipulation provided that Jackie would have physical custody and Gene would have reasonable visitation rights with Tracy. In the stipulation, the parties agreed to "cooperate and encourage the minor child to have…