Soergel v. Soergel Raufman

CALLOW, WILLIAM G., J.

This case is before the court on certification from the court of appeals pursuant to sec. (Rule) 809.61, Stats. The petitioners-appellants, Grace and George Soergel (the Soergels), appeal from an order1 of the Circuit Court for Rock County, Judge Patrick J. Rude.

We begin by stating the facts. Dawn Soergel Raufman and Gary Soergel were divorced on October 1, 1984. Gary Soergel is the son of the Soergels. There was one child born of the marriage of Dawn Soergel Raufman and Gary Soergel. The child was born on February 15, 1981. In the divorce agreement, custody of this…