Wisconsin divorce forms include a Summons, Petition, and Joint Petition (if filing together). Wisconsin requires 6-month state residency, has a 120-day mandatory waiting period, and is a community property state where marital assets are typically divided equally.
6 mo
Residency
120 days
Waiting Period
~$185
Filing Fee
50/50
Community Property
Required Wisconsin Divorce Forms
| Form | Required For | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Summons | All cases | Initiates the action and notifies respondent |
| Petition for Divorce | All (or Joint Petition) | Sets forth the petition for dissolution |
| Confidential Petition Addendum | All cases | Contains Social Security numbers and protected information |
| Financial Disclosure Statement | All cases | Complete asset, debt, income disclosure |
| Marital Settlement Agreement | Uncontested | All agreed terms for division and support |
| Stipulation & Order for Temporary Relief | If needed | Temporary orders during the waiting period |
| Parenting Plan | With children | Custody and placement schedule |
| Findings of Fact & Judgment | All cases | Final judgment of divorce |
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Wisconsin Filing Process
- Confirm residency: 6 months state, 30 days county
- Complete forms: Summons, Petition (or Joint Petition), and Financial Disclosure
- File with the circuit court: In the county where either spouse resides
- Pay filing fee: Approximately $185
- Serve your spouse: Personal service or joint filing
- Wait 120 days: One of the longest waiting periods in the US
- Attend final hearing: Judge reviews agreement and issues judgment
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Wisconsin Divorce FAQ
At least one spouse must have been a resident of Wisconsin for 6 months and the county of filing for 30 days before filing.
Wisconsin has one of the longest waiting periods at 120 days from the date the respondent is served. The court cannot finalize the divorce before this period ends.
Yes. Wisconsin is one of 9 community property states. Marital property is generally divided equally (50/50) unless the court finds that equal division would be unfair.
Filing fees in Wisconsin are approximately $180-$200. Additional costs vary by county.