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You do not need a lawyer to file a divorce in Wisconsin. Filing a divorce without lawyer is called a Pro Se Divorce. If you have the time and emotional bandwidth to understand the court rules and procedures a DIY will save you money.

How long does uncontested divorce take? An uncontested divorce can be done as quickly as allowed by statute. A court cannot grant a final divorce judgment until four months after the filing of a divorce proceeding. As such, the uncontested divorce process must take at least four months for the date of filing.

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.)

Can You Get a Divorce Without the Other Person Signing? Yes, you can obtain a divorce without your spouse's signature. There are many reasons why spouses refuse to sign. Sometimes a spouse cannot be located or the spouse does not want the marriage to end.

You must file a petition to divorce either jointly with your spouse or alone. If you file separately, you will need to serve your spouse and submit proof to the court. Once filed, there's a 120-day waiting period before a final hearing can take place.

If you can't afford to pay the court fees, you may request a waiver. You can get the form on the Wisconsin courts website and file it electronically with all of the other divorce forms.