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Wisconsin Divorce Forms

The list of basic forms for divorce in the state of Wisconsin without minor children includes:

  • FA-4105V - Summons without Minor Children
  • FA-4109V - Petition without Minor Children
  • FA-4111V - Joint Petition without Minor Children
  • FA-4127VA - Stipulation for Temporary Order without Minor Children
  • FA-4129VA - Affidavit to Show Cause and Request or Hearing for Temporary Order without Minor Children
  • FA-4151V - Marital Settlement Agreement without Minor Children
  • FA-4153V - Proposed Marital Settlement without Minor Children
  • FA-4161VA - Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Judgment - without Minor Children
  • FA-4119V - Admission of Service
  • FA-4120V - Affidavit of Service
  • FA-4122V - Publication Summons
  • FA-4123 - Publication Affidavit of Mailing
  • FA-4142V - Order to Appear
  • FA-4139V - Financial Disclosure Statement
  • GF-179 - Confidential Petition Addendum

The list with minor children is a little different regarding some of the forms:

  • FA-4104V - Summons with Minor Children
  • FA-4108V - Petition with Minor Children
  • FA-4110V - Joint Petition with Minor Children
  • FA-4126VA - Stipulation for Temporary Order with Minor Children
  • FA-4128VA - Affidavit to Show Cause and Request or Hearing for Temporary Order with Minor Children
  • FA-4147V - Proposed Parenting Plan
  • FA-4150V - Marital Settlement Agreement with Minor Children
  • FA-4152V - Proposed Marital Settlement with Minor Children
  • FA-4160VA - Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Judgment - with Minor Children

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Filing for Divorce in Wisconsin

Residency Requirements

To be eligible for a divorce in the state of Wisconsin, spouses need to meet certain requirements. The petitioner or respondent must have been a resident of Wisconsin for a minimum of 6 months prior to filing the petition. Additionally, at least one of the parties must have lived within the state borders for a minimum of 30 days.

If partners have children, the requirements for at least one of the parents are the same. Moreover, a child must have lived in Wisconsin for at least 6 months before filing. This is applicable if a child falls under child custody laws.

Grounds for Divorce

The majority of states have their own lists of grounds for divorce. The most common fault-based grounds are adultery, willful abandonment, bigamy, as well as mental and/or physical abuse of a partner and/or children.

Wisconsin is one of the pure no-fault states. This means that the only grounds for divorce applicable in the state are irreconcilable differences between partners. Therefore, the court is not interested in any details that led to a divorce, which is a bonus for partners who want to keep their reasons private.

Initial Filing

The initial filing step is rather straightforward and uncomplicated. A petitioner prepares all of the required paperwork and files papers with the local county clerk.

It is possible to file in person or via an e-filing service. Another option is to use Divorce.com to prepare and file divorce forms.

Also, it is important to mention that the state of Wisconsin provides an option of joint filing. This scenario is excellent for couples who are on good terms with each other.

Filing Fees

Filing is not free in Wisconsin. This means that a petitioner has to pay filing fees so the court can accept the case. While the exact amount varies from county to county, a median filing fee in Wisconsin is around $200.

A petitioner can request a waiver due to financial hardship. The court reviews the plea and evidence and grants a waiver if everything is in order, meaning that a petitioner can file papers for free.

Serving the Respondent

A petitioner is obligated to properly serve the forms to the respondent under Wisconsin family law. There are several ways to proceed with this step:

  • Use services of the county deputy to deliver the papers to the respondent;
  • Hire a private process server to deliver the papers;
  • Ask a consenting adult, who has no interest in the case, to do the task.
Waiting Period

The state of Wisconsin has a mandatory waiting period for uncontested divorces to be finalized. This period is 120 days from the filing date. However, it is important to understand that time required to process the papers can differ. It depends on the court’s load, specifics of the case, and so on.

A contested divorce can take much more time to be processed due to numerous hearings and other factors.

Finalizing a Divorce Case

After all the previous steps have been completed, the court issues a final hearing. The judge checks if all the papers are properly prepared and asks some questions. If everything is correct, spouses receive the final decree of their divorce, thus finalizing it.

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How to Fill Out Divorce Forms in Wisconsin

A petitioner who decides to file for divorce has to complete several steps.

Step 1: Acquire divorce forms

It is possible to get hands-on divorce forms by:

  • Visiting your local county’s clerk’s office, where the clerk will provide blank papers;
  • Acquiring forms via the Wisconsin Court System website;
  • Acquiring forms through the use of services of Divorce.com by going through a questionnaire to determine the specifics of the divorce case.

Step 2: Prepare a divorce petition

A petition is the main and most important document. There are different types of petitions depending on whether spouses have minor children. It is also possible to prepare a joint petition if partners choose to do so.

Step 3: Prepare financial documents

It is important to fill out and prepare financial disclosures to secure one’s finances. These papers are also needed to provide the county clerk with information about assets and debts that will be required during the division of finances and property.

Step 4: Prepare for filing

Now, with the previous steps completed, a petitioner needs to notarize the petition and other papers. In the case of a joint petition, both spouses need to sign papers in front of the notary public.

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Child Custody

The state of Wisconsin recognizes legal custody and physical placement.

The first term refers to the legal right and responsibility of a parent to make important life decisions for their child/children. For example, legal custody allows a parent to decide things such as healthcare, religious affiliation, choice of school, etc.

Child custody

Physical placement, more commonly known as physical custody, is a legal right of a parent to have a child physically live in the same accommodation. Physical placement is also a parent’s responsibility to take care of a child's everyday needs.

Physical placement is often awarded based on the factors such as proximity of a school, work hours, etc. Moreover, a child's wishes are also considered, although this depends on the age of the said child.

It is important to mention that custody can be sole or joint.

Sole custody is often awarded if parents have grudges against each other. Usually, sole custody is a result of a contested divorce, although there are cases when spouses agree on this option by themselves.

Joint custody is the most common option when both parents equally share rights and responsibilities regarding a child.

Uncontested Divorce in Wisconsin

Divorce becomes uncontested when both partners are able to reach a full agreement regarding all of the important matters that include, but are not limited to:

  • Child custody;
  • Child support;
  • Alimony;
  • Property division;
  • Debts division.

Spouses who come to a common ground are able to avoid unnecessary and stressful court hearings as well as the judge's involvement.

Uncontested divorce in Wisconsin is the same as in the majority of states. A petitioner has to meet residency requirements before filing for a divorce. If they are met, it is possible to prepare and file divorce forms according to Wisconsin family law.

The next step is to properly serve papers, file a response to service, and wait for a hearing. At the final hearing, the judge reviews the case, checks whether papers are in order, and grants a divorce.

Child Support

Child custody

Child support in the state of Wisconsin is usually tied to the parents’ income. For example, a standard child support rate equals 17% of a parent’s gross monthly income for one child. If parents have more than 5 children, this rate can increase up to 34% of monthly income. Financial payments for a child are aimed at necessities and expenses that include, but are not limited to, food, housing, tuition, and so on.

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FAQ

How long will it take to get divorced in Wisconsin?

It takes at least 120 days to finalize a divorce in the state of Wisconsin. This period can be longer depending on the specifics of the case.

Can I get a free divorce in Wisconsin?

The answer is yes. You can apply for a waiver and file for a divorce without paying a mandatory filing fee.

How do I file for divorce in Wisconsin?

A petitioner has to fill out all of the required divorce forms. The next step is to file them and serve them to the respondent.

How much does a divorce cost in Wisconsin?

While the cost of a divorce depends on the county of filing, a mandatory fee is around $200. A divorce with a lawyer can become much more expensive and be around $6,000-10,000.

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