Wisconsin has following divorce laws:
Residency Requirements
According to the Wisconsin divorce laws, you can only file your divorce case if it falls under the jurisdiction of Wisconsin courts. For that you have to meet with the Wisconsin courts’ strict residency laws.
Residency Requirements in Wisconsin
The state of Wisconsin has following residency requirements:
- You or your spouse must be a Wisconsin resident for atleast six (6) months.
- You and your spouse should be the resident of the county in which you will be filing a case, for a period of atleast thirty (30) days.
- Divorce laws of Wisconsin require 120 days expiration after service of the petition before the hearing is approved.
- It also requires expiration of 120 days after you file the joint appeal.
Documents Required for Filing Divorce in Wisconsin
Wisconsin divorce laws require possession of following documents if you want to file for divorce:
- Complaint for Divorce
- Final Decree of Divorce
Distribution of Property in Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s divorce laws have “Marital Settlement Agreement” for settling property distribution issues. You and your spouse can settle it by signing this agreement. Incase both of you are unable to reach a workable agreement; the divorce court will distribute the property basing its decision on a number of variables, like:
- Segregation of marital property from individual property.
- According a value to your marital or community property in keeping with the current property prices.
- Appropriate and fair distribution of marital or community property. This division is not necessarily equal.
Change of Name or Restoration of Name in Wisconsin
According to the dictates of the Wisconsin divorce laws, both you and your spouse can take up the former names after the finalization of the divorce.
Mediation Counseling in Wisconsin
Incase you and your spouse are unable to settle child custody issue, Wisconsin divorce laws will require both parties to go for mandatory
mediation. Divorce laws of Wisconsin may also dictate mediation in favor of joint custodial arrangements or parental support program.
Alimony in Wisconsin
Permanent or temporary alimony is usually granted during the case proceedings under Wisconsin divorce laws. You and your spouse or one of you can also be awarded maintenance for a particular or unspecified time period by Wisconsin courts.
Child Custody in Wisconsin
All divorce courts under Wisconsin divorce laws take in account following aspects when deciding
child custody issues:
- Wishes of you and your spouse or both of you and your child.
- Child’s preference. Either communicated by him/herself or vocalized by the guardian.
- Interrelationship of your child with you, your spouse, his/her sibling or any other person.
Child Support in Wisconsin
For settling
child support issue, Wisconsin divorce laws require divorce courts to take in consideration merit, burden, financial situation and other relevant variables.
Contact a professional divorce attorney or divorce lawyer for comprehensive divorce laws information in your state.
