Wisconsin Divorce Forms and Papers
Review the IMPORTANT Requirements for Filing For a Divorce in Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Divorce terms and procedures are unique, as are all state by state divorce procedures, so please be sure to review them prior to ordering your Divorce Forms
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If you meet the Wisconsin State requirements for Divorce please proceed to order your divorce documents.
Wisconsin Residency Requirements
One spouse must have been a resident of Wisconsin for six months and a resident of the county where the divorce will be filed for thirty days prior to filing.
Grounds for Divorce In Wisconsin
The only grounds for divorce in Wisconsin are:
- Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.
Wisconsin Child Custody
The court may award joint legal custody if it finds that doing so is in the best interests of the child and either:
- Both parties agree to joint legal custody, or
- The parties do not agree to joint legal custody, but one party requests joint legal custody and the court specifically finds the following:
- Both parties are capable of performing parental duties and responsibilities and wish to have an active role in raising the child
- No conditions exist at that time which would substantially interfere with the exercise of joint legal custody
- The parties will be able to cooperate in the future decision making required under an award of joint legal custody.
The court will approve custody arrangements agreed upon by the parties, so long as the agreement appears to be in the children's best interest
Child Support
Wisconsin has adopted child support guidelines which apply in virtually every case, unless special circumstances are present. The child support calculation takes into consideration the gross income of both parties, and certain child related expenses. Child support will continue until the child reaches the age of majority, and may be extended through his or her secondary education.
Venue
An action for divorce may be brought in the county where the defendant resides or if the defendant is out-of-state, in any county designated by the plaintiff.
Mediation
Mediation is provided in every county in Wisconsin. A custody issue may be referred to mediation by the court or upon request of a party.
Either party may file a motion requesting mediation of their disputed issues , if a divorce is pending. Prior to the initiation of divorce proceedings, the parties may choose to submit any or all of their issues to mediation so that they may proceed in court on an uncontested basis.
If you meet the Wisconsin State requirements for Divorce please proceed to order your divorce documents.
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