Divorce Papers

One of the spouses must have been a resident of Wisconsin for six months and the county where the divorce is filed for 30 days immediately prior to filing. No hearing on the divorce will be scheduled until 120 days after the defendant is served the summons or after the filing of a joint petition. [Wisconsin Statutes Annotated; Sections 767.05 and 767.083].

The ground for no-fault divorce in Wisconsin is: irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. The irretrievable breakdown of the marriage may be shown by: 1) a joint petition by both spouse's requesting a divorce on these grounds; or 2) living separate and apart for 12 months immediately prior to filing; or 3) if the court finds an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage with no possible chance at reconciliation. [Wisconsin Statutes Annotated; Section 767.07].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR WISCONSIN

1. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: STATE OF WISCONSIN: CIRCUIT COURT, COUNTY
2. Use these exact words, all in capital letters.- PETITION FOR DIVORCE
3. Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.
4. Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.
5. Use these exact words: DECREE OF DIVORCE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.
6. Use the word "County" here.

Free Wisconsin Divorce Forms for Download

Following divorce forms are free for download. Most of the forms are provided with instructions on how to fill the form. To download any of these divorce papers and forms just right click on the link and select "Save As...".

• Required Forms with Instructions
• Glossary of terms
• Instructions for completeing the forms
• Review the Resources you may need to obtain your order
• Understanding the Law

Wisconsin Divorce Instructions

• Instructions for completeing the forms - The Marital Settlement Agreement
• Glossary of terms you should be aware of while going through your divorce
• Review your State's Guidelines

Forms & Documents

• Form 1- Uniform Support Petition
• Form 2- Summons: Personal Service on an Individual
• Form 3- Process Service Memorandum
• Form 4- Non-Military Affidavit
• Form 5- Financial Affidavit
• Form 6- Motion for Health Insurance Coverage
• Form 7- Final Judgment Modifying Child Support

Wisconsin Divorce Court Forms

• Documents for the Court

Your Divorce Forms

• Financial Affidavit
• Notice of Hearing

Wisconsin Divorce Forms that Both Parties Must sign

• Marriage settlement Agreement
• Verification required by both parties

Wisconsin Divorce Forms to be Signed by a Friend

• Affidavit by a third party

Divorce Form for Your Spouse

• Answer and Affidavit in response