Wisconsin Divorce and Dissolution Resources

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A Wisconsin divorce is filed in the Circuit Court, usually in the Family Court, and the paperwork you start with depends on whether you have minor children together and whether there is property to divide.

Wisconsin's core family statutes live in the Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 767 - Family Actions. In Wisconsin, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed. The official sources below cover the petition documents, the statewide forms collection, and the court's own filing instructions.

Official Wisconsin divorce resources

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Wisconsin family law forms (official index) (Wisconsin judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Wisconsin family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.wicourts.gov/forms1/circuit.htm

Wisconsin court self-help resources (Wisconsin courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Wisconsin family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.wicourts.gov/services/public/selfhelp

Wisconsin Circuit Court eFiling (WI Court System): Wisconsin's statewide eFiling system works in every county and people without lawyers may use it voluntarily. E-filing is required for attorneys but you can choose paper filing with your county clerk instead. https://efiling.wicourts.gov/

Wisconsin official filing information (Wisconsin judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Wisconsin and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.wicourts.gov/ecourts/efilecircuit/index.htm

Wisconsin financial affidavit and disclosure forms (wicourts.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Wisconsin family cases ask both sides to complete. https://www.wicourts.gov/forms1/circuit.htm

Wisconsin mediation and dispute resolution (Wisconsin judicial branch): Official information on mediation and other ways to settle a Wisconsin family case without a trial. https://www.wicourts.gov/services/attorney/mediation.htm

Verified official Wisconsin divorce documents

These official documents cover starting a divorce, responding to one, settling, and the final orders. Requirements vary by county, so confirm the packet with your clerk before filing.

Joint Petition for Divorce / Legal Separation With Minor Children (FA-4110V), form FA-4110V (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.wicourts.gov/formdisplay/FA-4110V.pdf?formNumber=FA-4110V&formType=Form&formatId=2&language=en

Petition for Divorce With Minor Children (FA-4108V), form FA-4108V (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.wicourts.gov/formdisplay/FA-4108V.pdf?formNumber=FA-4108V&formType=Form&formatId=2&language=en

Response and Counterclaim (FA-4113V), form FA-4113V (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.wicourts.gov/formdisplay/FA-4113V.pdf?formNumber=FA-4113V&formType=Form&formatId=2&language=en

Marital Settlement Agreement with Minor Children (FA-4150V), form FA-4150V (Settlement Agreements), official document: https://www.wicourts.gov/formdisplay/FA-4150V.pdf?formNumber=FA-4150V&formType=Form&formatId=2&language=en

Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Judgment with Minor Children (FA-4160VA), form FA-4160VA (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://www.wicourts.gov/formdisplay/FA-4160VA.pdf?formNumber=FA-4160VA&formType=Form&formatId=2&language=en

Official link data for Wisconsin was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I file for divorce in Wisconsin?

In the Circuit Court, usually in the Family Court that serves the county where you live. In Wisconsin, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed.

How much does it cost to file a family case in Wisconsin?

Divorce filing fee: ~$184. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.

Do I need a lawyer to file a Wisconsin divorce?

No. Wisconsin publishes its family law forms for people representing themselves, and the self-help resources on this page exist for exactly that. A consultation still makes sense when there is a business, a pension, or a serious safety issue in the case.