Wisconsin Instructions for Joint Petition for Divorce / Legal Separation (With Minor Children) is a set of guidelines that outlines the procedure for filing for divorce or legal separation when minor children are involved. The Instructions are divided into two types: Joint Petition for Divorce and Joint Petition for Legal Separation. The Joint Petition for Divorce is a document that is filed with the court when both spouses agree to the divorce and have agreed on all the terms. This document outlines the terms of the divorce, including division of assets and liabilities, custody of minor children, and any other issues that need to be addressed. The Joint Petition for Divorce must be signed by both spouses and notarized. The Joint Petition for Legal Separation is an agreement between the spouses that outlines the terms of the legal separation. This document is similar to the Joint Petition for Divorce but does not end the marriage. It outlines the terms of the legal separation, including division of assets and liabilities, custody of minor children, and other issues that need to be addressed. The Joint Petition for Legal Separation must be signed by both spouses and notarized. The Wisconsin Instructions for Joint Petition for Divorce / Legal Separation (With Minor Children) outlines the necessary steps for filing for either a divorce or legal separation when minor children are involved. The Instructions provide information on filing fees, documents required to be filed, and other important information. The Instructions also provide information on how to file the Joint Petition and other documents with the court. The Instructions also provide information on how to serve the other spouse with the documents.