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Getting Divorced in Wisconsin

According to Wisconsin Code, the only grounds for divorce is irretrievable breakdown. This is commonly referred to as a “no-fault” divorce. If the parties have voluntarily lived apart continuously for 12 months or more immediately prior to commencement of the action, the court will make a finding that the marriage is irretrievably broken.

Residency Requirements

At least one of the parties must have been a resident of the county in which the action is brought for not less than 30 days preceding the commencement of the action, and a resident of the state of Wisconsin for not less than 6 months preceding the commencement of the action.

Waiting Period

There is a waiting period of at least 120 days after the filing of the joint petition and serving of the summons to get a final decree of divorce granted.

Wisconsin Divorce Laws and Marriage Laws

You can find a complete listing of the Wisconsin divorce laws by searching “divorce” under the State Statutes here.

Wisconsin Divorce Information by County

Marathon County

Milwaukee County

Sheboygan County