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To initiate the divorce process in Wisconsin, you must obtain and complete the required divorce forms, including the vital statistics form. These forms can be found on the Wisconsin court system's website. The necessary form for initiating the process is the divorce petition, which must be signed and notarized.

Filing for Divorce in Wisconsin Step 1: Prepare the forms: Fill out the online forms using the ?family law forms assistant.? Step 2: File the forms: You can file the forms by taking them to the Clerk of Courts at your county courthouse, or you can pay $20 to opt-in to eFiling and you can file the documents online.

After you file for divorce and papers are served, there's a mandatory 120-day waiting period before the final hearing. A standard Wisconsin divorce may take up to one year or more to finalize due to disagreements or scheduling issues.

Once filed, there's a 120-day waiting period before a final hearing can take place. Prior to the final hearing, you can elect to have a hearing for temporary orders regarding child custody, child support, alimony, property division, asset use, debts, etc.

If you are not requesting a temporary order, you may have your spouse served by mail. At the post office, you may mail a copy to your spouse and your spouse's attorney (if applicable) by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. Keep your receipt and bring it to your court date.

How long do I have to get my spouse served? Your spouse must be served with the papers within 90 days of you filing the Summons & Petition. If you are getting close to your 90-day deadline, you may ask for an Extension for Time to Serve your spouse.