Divorce & Family Law in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is a community property state (one of nine) where marital assets are divided equally. The divorce waiting period is 120 days. Filing fee is $184. Uncontested divorces cost $3,500-$6,000. Wisconsin uses equalized division with presumption of equal split. Maintenance considers length of marriage, earning capacity, and standard of living. Milwaukee County and Dane County (Madison) have the highest caseloads. Wisconsin requires mediation in custody disputes and financial disclosure. The state allows marriage counseling referrals to potentially save marriages before proceeding with divorce.