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Courts and
Community Resources
Lawyers and Divorce
Mediation
Glossary of Family Law Terms
Wisconsin Court System
Wisconsin State Law Library
Wisconsin Divorce Lawyers - includes legal articles and bulletin
boards for Wisconsin law
Divorce Law
Grounds
for a No-Fault Divorce: Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. The
irretrievable breakdown of the marriage may be shown by: (1) a joint
petition by both spouse's requesting a divorce on these grounds; or
(2) living separate and apart for 12 months immediately prior to
filing; or (3) if the court finds an irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage with no possible chance at reconciliation. Irretrievable
breakdown of the marriage is the only grounds for divorce in
Wisconsin. [Wisconsin Statutes Annotated; Section 767.07].
The
spouses may file a joint petition for divorce in which they both
consent to personal jurisdiction of the court and waive service of
process. A copy of a guide to Wisconsin Court procedures for obtaining
a divorce is to be provided to the spouses upon filing for divorce.
Marriage and Living Together Law
Marriage License Requirements
Marital Separation Agreements Explained
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Child Support
Wisconsin Child Support Percentage of Income Standard - text,
tables and worksheet (.pdf format)
Wisconsin Bureau of Child Support
Child Custody and Visitation Law
FAQ on Child Custody and Visitation
Child Custody Resources
Joint of sole custody awards are based on the best interests of the
child. There are a number of statutory actors that the court will take
into consideration in making a custody award.
Property Division
Wisconsin is a "community property" state. There is a presumption that
all marital property should be divided equally.
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