Wisconsin · Circuit Court — Family Division
Wisconsin family court, without the confusion.
Wisconsin Circuit Court handles divorce, custody, child support, and domestic abuse injunctions.
We walk you through exactly what to fill out, in plain English, and produce the forms ready to sign and file.
Where do you need help?
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Divorce / Dissolution of Marriage
Start or respond to a divorce case. Covers petition, financial disclosure, and the complete filing packet.
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Child Custody / Parenting Time
Establish custody and parenting time when you were never married or as part of a divorce.
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Modify Custody or Parenting Time
Change an existing custody or parenting time order when circumstances have significantly changed.
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Child Support
Establish or modify a child support order.
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Establish Paternity
Legally establish parentage when the parents were not married.
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Protective Order
Get an emergency order to protect yourself or your children from domestic violence or harassment.
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Relocation (Moving with Children)
Request court approval to move with your children, or oppose a move.
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Enforce a Court Order
Bring the other party back to court when they are violating an existing order.
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Name Change
Change your name or your child's name through the court.
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Spousal Support / Alimony
Request or respond to a request for spousal support or alimony.
What Wisconsin requires — before you file
1
6-month residency, 30-day county. You must have lived in Wisconsin for at least 6 months and in the county where you file for at least 30 days.
2
120-day waiting period. Wisconsin imposes a 120-day waiting period from the date of filing before a divorce can be finalized — one of the longer requirements.
3
Financial disclosure required. Both parties must exchange financial disclosure statements.
Wisconsin uses 'legal custody' and 'physical placement' (not physical custody). The 120-day waiting period is among the longest mandatory waiting periods in the country.
All 15 Wisconsin Counties
Wisconsin family law forms are filed in the county Circuit Court where you or the respondent lives.
Milwaukee
Dane
Waukesha
Brown
Racine
Outagamie
Winnebago
Kenosha
Rock
Marathon
Washington
La Crosse
Sheboygan
Walworth
Ozaukee