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Family court judges hear final divorce hearings when there is a dispute on an issue. Family court commissioners may hear final divorce hearings when the parties have a written agreement on all issues.

We recommend using the Sheriff's Office or a private process serve because they are the most reliable options. The other options, even if done 100% correctly, carry a risk that a judge or court commissioner may determine your service was not proper.

An uncontested divorce in Wisconsin is available to couples who can agree on all aspects of divorce including child custody, visitation, division of assets, health insurance coverage, and alimony. An uncontested divorce is typically faster and more affordable than a contested divorce proceeding.

File the Action. The summons and petition (or joint petition) for divorce or legal separation and confidential petition addendum must be filed and a fee paid to the Clerk of Circuit Court. (Note: There is a mandatory 120-day waiting period before the court can hear the final hearing.)

From the time the other party gets served to the time you are fully divorced is usually around six months to a year. It will be shorter if both parties agree on everything or almost everything. However, it could take much longer, sometimes as long as 2-3 years, if there are many disputed items.

The summons and petition (or joint petition) for divorce or legal separation and confidential petition addendum must be filed and a fee paid to the Clerk of Circuit Court. (Note: There is a mandatory 120-day waiting period before the court can hear the final hearing.)