Divorce Process
How to get a divorce, which means legally ending a marriage. This section talks about the two main ways to do it: contested divorce, where the spouses disagree, and uncontested divorce, where they agree.
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What is needed to file for a Divorce in Wisconsin?
Outlines what is needed to be able to file for divorce in Wisconsin.
Read ArticlePreparing for the Pre-Trial Conference
This article explains how to prepare for a Pre-Trial Conference in a divorce case.
Read ArticleServing Papers
This article outlines how to properly serve divorce papers to your spouse, detailing the methods of service, required documents, and steps to take if your spouse cannot be located or served within the deadline.
Read ArticleStarting a Divorce
This article lists the forms needed to file for divorce in Wisconsin
Read ArticleCompleting the Divorce
A final divorce hearing is the last time both spouses need to be in court for the divorce. Remember, this final hearing can’t happen until at least 120 days (four months) after the divorce papers were filed and served....
The Temporary Order Hearing
This article describes what you need for a Temporary Order and what the hearing will include.
Read ArticleForms
To see if your county offers specific forms, enter your zip code.
Instructions for people without a lawyer for service on family matters.
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