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Wisconsin runs the longest fixed clock in the Midwest — a 120-day waiting period that only health-and-safety emergencies can shorten.

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Uncontested Divorce Sample See the full text of the agreement both spouses sign together.

Petition for Divorce — Uncontested

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, FOR [1. County] COUNTY Case No. [2. Case Number] [3. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [4. Respondent Full Name], Respondent. Comes now the Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Petition for Divorce against the Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a resident of the State of Wisconsin for at least six months and of [1. County] County for at least thirty days immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 767.301. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Divorce

The marriage is irretrievably broken, in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 767.315. The marriage should be dissolved.

Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [8. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Spousal Maintenance

The parties have agreed that spousal maintenance shall be as follows: [9. Spousal Maintenance Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court: (a) enter a Judgment of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties; (b) approve the parties' agreement regarding property, debts, and spousal maintenance; (c) restore Petitioner's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and (d) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. Dated: [11. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].
Contested Divorce Sample See how disputed terms are laid out before you fill anything in.

Petition for Divorce — Contested

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, FOR [1. County] COUNTY Case No. [2. Case Number] [3. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [4. Respondent Full Name], Respondent. Comes now the Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Petition for Divorce against the Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a resident of the State of Wisconsin for at least six months and of [1. County] County for at least thirty days immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 767.301. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Divorce

The marriage is irretrievably broken, in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 767.315. The marriage should be dissolved.

Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital property, assets, and debts. Petitioner requests that this Court divide the parties' property and debts in a manner that is just and equitable, in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 767.61. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [8. Property and Debt Description]

Spousal Maintenance

The parties are unable to agree on spousal maintenance. Petitioner requests that the Court award spousal maintenance in an amount and for a duration that is just and equitable, considering the factors set forth in Wis. Stat. § 767.56. Relevant facts include: [9. Spousal Maintenance Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court: (a) enter a Judgment of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties; (b) divide the parties' property and debts in a manner that is just and equitable; (c) award spousal maintenance as the Court deems just and equitable; (d) restore Petitioner's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and (e) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. Dated: [11. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].
Uncontested Divorce with Children Sample See the agreement plus the parenting plan section in full.

Petition for Divorce — Uncontested with Children

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, FOR [1. County] COUNTY Case No. [2. Case Number] [3. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [4. Respondent Full Name], Respondent. Comes now the Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Petition for Divorce against the Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a resident of the State of Wisconsin for at least six months and of [1. County] County for at least thirty days immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 767.301. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Divorce

The marriage is irretrievably broken, in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 767.315. The marriage should be dissolved.

Legal Custody and Physical Placement

The parties have reached a full agreement regarding legal custody and physical placement of the minor child(ren), in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under Wis. Stat. § 767.41. The agreed parenting plan is as follows: [10. Parenting Plan Terms]

Child Support

The parties have reached an agreement on child support consistent with the Wisconsin Child Support Guidelines (Wis. Stat. § 767.511). The agreed monthly child support amount is [11. Child Support Amount], payable by [12. Paying Parent] to [13. Receiving Parent]. Additional terms: [14. Child Support Additional Terms]

Medical and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be shared as follows: [15. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [16. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Spousal Maintenance

The parties have agreed that spousal maintenance shall be as follows: [17. Spousal Maintenance Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court: (a) enter a Judgment of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties; (b) approve the parties' parenting plan regarding legal custody and physical placement of the minor child(ren); (c) order child support in accordance with the parties' agreement and the Wisconsin Child Support Guidelines; (d) approve the parties' property and debt division; (e) restore Petitioner's former name of [18. Former Name], if requested; and (f) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. Dated: [19. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. Executed this [20. Execution Date] day of [21. Execution Month, Year], at [22. City and State of Execution].
Contested Divorce with Children Sample See how custody and parenting terms appear in the full document.

Petition for Divorce — Contested with Children

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, FOR [1. County] COUNTY Case No. [2. Case Number] [3. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [4. Respondent Full Name], Respondent. Comes now the Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Petition for Divorce against the Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a resident of the State of Wisconsin for at least six months and of [1. County] County for at least thirty days immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 767.301. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Divorce

The marriage is irretrievably broken, in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 767.315. The marriage should be dissolved.

Legal Custody and Physical Placement

The parties are unable to agree on legal custody and physical placement of the minor child(ren). Petitioner requests that the Court determine legal custody and physical placement in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under Wis. Stat. § 767.41. Relevant facts include: [10. Custody Dispute Facts]

Child Support

The parties are unable to agree on child support. Petitioner requests that the Court order child support in accordance with the Wisconsin Child Support Guidelines (Wis. Stat. § 767.511). Relevant facts include: [11. Child Support Facts]

Medical, Dental, and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be allocated as follows, or as the Court determines equitable: [12. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital property, assets, and debts. Petitioner requests that the Court divide the parties' property and debts in a manner that is just and equitable, in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 767.61. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [13. Property and Debt Description]

Spousal Maintenance

The parties are unable to agree on spousal maintenance. Petitioner requests that the Court award spousal maintenance as the Court deems just and equitable under Wis. Stat. § 767.56. Relevant facts include: [14. Spousal Maintenance Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court: (a) enter a Judgment of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties; (b) determine legal custody and physical placement in the best interests of the minor child(ren); (c) order child support in accordance with the Wisconsin Child Support Guidelines; (d) divide the parties' property and debts in a manner that is just and equitable; (e) award spousal maintenance as the Court deems just and equitable; (f) restore Petitioner's former name of [15. Former Name], if requested; and (g) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. Dated: [16. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. Executed this [17. Execution Date] day of [18. Execution Month, Year], at [19. City and State of Execution].
At a Glance

Wisconsin divorce at a glance

Residency requirement 6 months state + 30 days county
Waiting period 120 days
Filing fee $184.50
Grounds accepted Irretrievably broken (no-fault only)
Official forms FA-4110V (joint, with children), FA-4111V (joint, no children), FA-4108V (Petition)

Confirm with your county before filing — fees and rules can vary.

Overview

Dissolution of marriage in Wisconsin: the 120-day clock

Wisconsin pairs a demanding residency rule with the region’s longest wait. You need six months as a bona fide Wisconsin resident and 30 days in the filing county under Wis. Stat. § 767.301, and filing too early means the action never properly starts. Then the 120-day waiting period under § 767.335 runs from filing for a joint petition, or from service for a solo one — waivable only for narrow health-and-safety emergencies.

The state is pure no-fault: the only ground is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage under § 767.315, with traditional defenses abolished entirely. The joint route uses FA-4110V with minor children and FA-4111V without, while a solo filing runs FA-4108V (petition) and FA-4104V (summons) with children, or FA-4109V and FA-4105V without. Every case includes the GF-179 confidential petition addendum, filed under seal.

Wisconsin is a community property state with a 50/50 division presumption under § 767.61. Spousal maintenance is called spousal maintenance, and child support follows the Wisconsin Child Support Guidelines. The base filing fee is $184.50, rising to $194.50 when the petition includes child support or maintenance.

Official court source: Wisconsin Courts (Circuit Court)