Wisconsin Divorce Forms — Complete Guide (2026)
Wisconsin's Circuit Court divorce forms use the FA-series prefix. All forms are available free at wicourts.gov/formdisplay. Select "Family" under the form category filter.
Where to Get Wisconsin Divorce Forms
Primary source: wicourts.gov/formdisplay
Filter by "Family" or "Divorce" to locate all relevant FA-series forms. Forms are available as fillable PDFs.
Core Forms — All Divorces
| Form | Number | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Petition for Divorce | FA-4001V | Initiating document — states ground, residency, marriage info, requested relief |
| Summons | FA-4002V | Notifies Respondent of filing |
| Joint Petition for Divorce | FA-4004V | Both spouses file together; 120 days runs from filing date |
| Confidential Petition Addendum | FA-4150V | Required when minor children involved |
| Acceptance of Service | (Standard form) | Respondent signs to waive formal service |
| Judgment of Divorce | FA-4130V | Final court order — signed by judge |
Financial Disclosure Statement — BOTH Parties Required
Wisconsin requires Financial Disclosure Statements from both parties in every divorce. These are mandatory.
| Form | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Financial Disclosure Statement (short) | FA-4138V |
| Financial Disclosure Statement (long) | FA-4139V |
The Financial Disclosure Statement requires:
- Monthly gross income (all sources)
- Monthly expenses by category
- All assets — real property, bank accounts, investment accounts, retirement accounts, vehicles, personal property, business interests
- All liabilities — mortgage, car loans, credit cards, student loans, other debts
- Both marital and individual property identified
Both parties exchange Financial Disclosure Statements and file them with the court. The court will not finalize the divorce without them.
Marital Settlement Agreement
Wisconsin does not have a single standard MSA form — parties draft their own. The court provides a template framework but the actual agreement is drafted by the parties.
MSA must address:
- All marital property division (real estate, accounts, retirement, vehicles, business interests)
- Individual property confirmed with original owner
- All marital debts
- Maintenance (spousal support) or written waiver
- Physical placement and legal custody (if children)
- Child support per Wisconsin guidelines (if children)
The MSA is filed with the court and reviewed at the final hearing.
Forms With Children
| Form | Number | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Confidential Petition Addendum | FA-4150V | Required in all cases with minor children |
| Child Support Worksheet | WT-WKST | Calculates child support per Wisconsin guidelines |
| Parenting Plan | (Local form or drafted by parties) | Physical placement schedule and legal custody details |
| Income Withholding Order | WT-IWO | Directs employer to withhold child support from paycheck |
Post-Judgment: Register of Deeds
Wisconsin counties record real estate at the county Register of Deeds (not "Recorder of Deeds").
After judgment and refinancing:
- Prepare a Quit Claim Deed (standard for Wisconsin divorce transfers)
- Leaving spouse signs and notarizes
- Record at the county Register of Deeds
- Pay recording fees ($30–$80 per document)
- Wisconsin does not charge a transfer fee for transfers incident to a divorce judgment — confirm with the Register of Deeds
Wisconsin Child Support Guidelines
Wisconsin uses its own child support model with a percentage of income formula (not income shares like many other states):
- 17% for 1 child
- 25% for 2 children
- 29% for 3 children
- 31% for 4 children
- 34% for 5+ children
The percentage applies to the payer's gross income adjusted for certain deductions.
Physical placement time with the non-primary parent affects the calculation — if the non-primary parent has 25% or more of overnight time, a shared placement formula applies.
Online calculator: Available at the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families website.
Last reviewed: March 2026 | FA-series forms at wicourts.gov/formdisplay | Financial Disclosure Statement required from both parties | Register of Deeds for property recording
Written by the SoLongSoulmate.com Editorial Team
Researched using official state court websites, state statutes, and legal aid resources. All filing fees and procedures verified March 2026. This is general legal information — not legal advice.
Last reviewed: March 2026 · Verify current fees and forms with your local court before filing.