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Divorce in Wisconsin: forms, cost, and how to file

A plain-English overview of getting an uncontested divorce in Wisconsin — the residency rule, the no-fault ground, the filing fee, and the official forms — from LawCat, a free service built by attorneys.

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Wisconsin divorce at a glance

Residency requirement
6 months state + 30 days county.
No-fault ground
Marriage irretrievably broken (Wis. Stat. 767.315). Mandatory 120-day waiting period from filing/service to final hearing. Residency: 6 months in Wisconsin + 30 days in filing county.
Filing fee
$184.50; $194.50 when child support or maintenance is requested. Fee waiver: Petition for Waiver of Fees and Costs — Affidavit of Indigency (CV-410A/B).
Child support
Percentage of income standard (DCF 150): 17% (1 child), 25% (2), 29% (3), 31% (4), 34% (5+) of payer's gross income, with shared-placement and serial-family adjustments. No separate mandatory worksheet form…
E-filing (self-represented)
efiling.wicourts.gov — statewide across all 72 counties; mandatory for attorneys, VOLUNTARY for self-represented parties (~$20 transaction convenience fee).
County differences
Low-moderate — statewide mandatory forms dominate; counties differ in family court commissioner procedures, parenting class requirements, and a few local scheduling forms (e.g., Milwaukee, Dane), not substantive form…
Official statewide forms
Yes. Statewide mandatory circuit court FA-series forms: FA-4110V Joint Petition for Divorce (with children) / FA-4111V (without children) — joint petition path skips summons, service, and answer; FA-4100V Basic Guide…

Official source: Wisconsin court forms & self-help. Always confirm current forms and fees with the court before filing.

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Wisconsin divorce FAQ

Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in Wisconsin?

No. Wisconsin allows you to file for divorce yourself (pro se). LawCat prepares your Wisconsin divorce documents free, and you pay only the court’s filing fee. You can hire an attorney at any point if your case becomes complicated.

How long do I have to live in Wisconsin to file for divorce?

6 months state + 30 days county.

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Wisconsin?

$184.50; $194.50 when child support or maintenance is requested. Fee waiver: Petition for Waiver of Fees and Costs — Affidavit of Indigency (CV-410A/B). With LawCat your documents are free, so the filing fee is typically your only unavoidable cost — and it can often be waived if you can’t afford it.

This page is general information about Wisconsin’s court process, not legal advice for your situation, and LawCat is not a law firm. Forms and fees change — verify with the official court source above. Reviewed 2026.