Quick Guide to Wisconsin Divorce Forms
You can find a complete and detailed list of all Wisconsin divorce form on the official government website of the state’s Court System. The WI divorce forms fall under the “Family” section, and most of the forms are fairly updated.
If you are thinking about self-representation, you should still consider the legal services of a family law attorney. Without the help of a lawyer, you could incorrectly fill out the Wisconsin divorce forms, causing a delayed divorce process or even a final settlement you did not expect.
Below are some WI divorce forms you may find helpful:
FA-604 Stipulation and Order to Amend Judgment for Support/Maintenance/Custody/Placement
This Wisconsin divorce form allows a spouse to make modifications to child custody and support issues. This form allows a spouse to make modifications without appearing in court.
FA-4104 Summons with Minor Children
This document notifies the respondent that they are involved in a lawsuit for divorce or legal separation. If you do not have children, use FA-4105.
FA-4108 Petition with Minor Children
This WI divorce form allows a petitioner to start the divorce process and list intentions they wish to solve in and outside of court. If a petitioner does not have children, they should use FA-4109.
FA-4113 Response and Counterclaim
This document allows the respondent to reply to the petition within a certain amount of time. If the respondent disagrees with the petition, they must list issues they disagree with.
FA-4126 Stipulation for Temporary Order with Minor Children
This Wisconsin divorce forms allows two spouses to make temporary agreement on assets, debts, child custody and support, and maintenance of payments before an official settlement is signed. If the spouses have no children, they must fill out FA-4127.
FA-4138 Income and Asset Statement
This WI divorce form acts as the final judgment for all assets, debts and liabilities, and all income that is required for a child’s means of living.
FA-4142 Order to Appear
This document mandates that both parties must appear in court on a certain date and time for the final divorce hearing.
FA-4144 Stipulation and Order Dismissing Divorce/Legal Separation
If two parties want to attempt reconciliation but not have the case dismissed, they must fill out this form and have it signed by the court. If they can’t reach reconciliation, the case will then proceed.
FA-4147 Proposed Parenting Plan
This document acts as the official summary of all matters related to child custody. The form specifies child custody for all weeks of the year, summer vacation, family events, weekends, and physical placement issues if the custody is contested.
FA-4163 Motion and Order Converting Legal Separation to Divorce
If the parties have lived apart for at least one year after the legal separation judgment, this document converts the case into a divorce hearing.
GF-177 Affidavit to Seal Identifying Information in a Child Custody Proceeding
This form will seal the identification information of the child within a custody case if they child’s safety and health are at risk from such exposure.