Wisconsin Filing and E-Filing

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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.

You can e-file divorce and custody papers yourself by creating a free eCourts account, or opt in online on an existing case.

In Wisconsin, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed.

Official Wisconsin filing resources

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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

WI clerks of circuit court by county (Wisconsin judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.wicourts.gov/courts/circuit/clerkcontact.htm

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 rules of procedure (Wisconsin judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Wisconsin. https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/rules.htm

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 Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.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

Can I file my own family papers online in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed. You can e-file divorce and custody papers yourself by creating a free eCourts account, or opt in online on an existing case.

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.

Which court hears family cases in Wisconsin?

Family cases in Wisconsin are heard in the Circuit Court, usually in the Family Court. Wisconsin's Circuit Court hears all divorce and custody cases. There is a Circuit Court in each county.