To get a divorce in Wisconsin, you will first need to file a petition for divorce. If both the husband and wife agree to file for divorce, they can file a joint petition for divorce. Filing a joint petition in Wisconsin does not mean that both parties agree on all the withstanding issues of a divorce. Issues that will need to be resolved include legal custody &physical placement, child support, spousal support and division of property & debts.
When filing a petition for divorce, there is a fee associated with it. The fee can vary from county to county. To find out exactly how much it is for your county, contact the family court division of your local circuit court.
To file the petition, you will need to bring a copy of the petition to the court for them to enter it into the system to actually begin the divorce process. Once filed, you will need to serve the other party within 90 days of filing. That will then put them on notice that you have filed for the divorce.
This can be a daunting process and experience. Contact our firm today to sit down with one of our experienced attorneys to discuss the process more and see how we can help you!
If you were recently served divorce papers in Wisconsin, you only have 20 days to respond! Act fast and get ahead of the process by consulting with one of our experienced family law attorneys.
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