What can I do about needing to relocate outside of WI.

Removal cases are complex and emotional for both parties. If you are already in the middle of litigation, you cannot move until the judge makes a decision on the case. Courts usually expedite such hearings based on the need and urgency to leave. Are you sure the court gave you a new hearing date to complete the case in 2017? I assume there is a guardian ad litem appointed to advocate for your children. Are they supportive of your proposed move? Without it, you will have a difficult time convincing had judge you should be allowed to move away. The answer to your question is to try to settle the case now so you don't have to wait for more trial time in court. Money usually works in cases like yours as a trade off for moving away. That means you will need to consider an adjustment in child support, or help pay for his travel expenses along with coming up with offering him extended placement here in Wisconsin during non- school time, to be allowed to move away. I understand that may be difficult for you to consider given some of the circumstances of your case.