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The process for obtaining a legal separation is largely the same as the divorce process. Parties must file a Petition or Joint petition with the court for the separation. The courts will still issue a final judgment that addresses all aspects of dividing the marriage, very similar to a divorce.

Essentially, interested members of the public may view and/or obtain copies of Wisconsin family court records by: Using state-managed public-access online resources. Making in-person queries to the record custodian. Sending mail-in requests to the courthouse where the case was filed/heard.

Wisconsin court records can be accessed through the Wisconsin Open Records CCAP court system, an online database that provides free public access to court case records. Individuals can use this search to find pending supreme court cases, circuit court cases, and cases through the Supreme Court & Case of Appeals.

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.)

Yes, all divorce records are open to the public and accessible online. In fact, Wisconsin is one of the few states that still allows full public access to divorce records. The only court proceedings that are kept confidential are paternity and children's court cases.

FREE ACCESS TO WISCONSIN OPEN RECORDS (CCAP) CCAP provides free, efficient, and convenient public access to court case records. A partner website, WSCCA, provides public access to cases filed with the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.