Divorce / Legal Separation: Filing Separate (Alone) - With Children under 18
You will find two checklists which take you step-by-step through the divorce / legal separation filing process. The checklists break the process down into two parts, Part 1 & Part 2; you must complete both.
Part 1 includes: everything you need to initially file and have your spouse served. Part 2 includes everything you need to complete after your spouse has been served.
For qualifying low-income individuals, the courts offer a fee waiver. If you would like to request a fee waiver, you will find the form at the bottom of this page.
Remember
You can get help with Divorce/Legal Separation Part 1 of 2 at the Milwaukee Justice Center's Self-Help Desks.
You can get help with Divorce/Legal Separation Part 2 of 2 by appointment only.
Legal advice is not provided.
Part 1 includes: everything you need to initially file and have your spouse served. Part 2 includes everything you need to complete after your spouse has been served.
For qualifying low-income individuals, the courts offer a fee waiver. If you would like to request a fee waiver, you will find the form at the bottom of this page.
Remember
You can get help with Divorce/Legal Separation Part 1 of 2 at the Milwaukee Justice Center's Self-Help Desks.
You can get help with Divorce/Legal Separation Part 2 of 2 by appointment only.
Legal advice is not provided.
DIVORCE/LEGAL SEPARATION PART 1 of 2: (click here for Checklist and Instructions)
DIVORCIO/SEPARACIÓN LEGAL PARTE 1 de 2: (haga clic aquí para obtener la Lista de Verificación y Instrucciones)
I would like help filling out these forms!
Use the online wizard OR come visit our clinic in the courthouse.
DIVORCIO/SEPARACIÓN LEGAL PARTE 1 de 2: (haga clic aquí para obtener la Lista de Verificación y Instrucciones)
I would like help filling out these forms!
Use the online wizard OR come visit our clinic in the courthouse.
Forms for Divorce/Legal Separation Part 1 of 2
FA-4104
Summons With Minor Children
FA-4108
Petition With Minor Children
GF-179
Confidential Petition Addendum
FA-4128VA
Affidavit to Show Cause and Request for Hearing for Temporary Order – With Minor Children
(this form is optional)
FA-4128VB
Order to Show Cause – With Minor Children
(if you fill out optional form above, you must fill out this form, too)
Summons With Minor Children
FA-4108
Petition With Minor Children
GF-179
Confidential Petition Addendum
FA-4128VA
Affidavit to Show Cause and Request for Hearing for Temporary Order – With Minor Children
(this form is optional)
FA-4128VB
Order to Show Cause – With Minor Children
(if you fill out optional form above, you must fill out this form, too)
Forms for Divorce/Legal Separation Part 2 of 2
Fee Waiver Forms
If you are unable to pay the filing fees, and meet the income requirements, you can ask the court to waive the fees by completing form CV-410A&B below. Check out this video tutorial on completing a fee waiver.
Form CV-410A
Petition for Waiver of Fees and Costs - Affidavit of Indigency
Form CV-410B
Order on Petition for Waiver of Fees and Costs
If you are unable to pay the filing fees, and meet the income requirements, you can ask the court to waive the fees by completing form CV-410A&B below. Check out this video tutorial on completing a fee waiver.
Form CV-410A
Petition for Waiver of Fees and Costs - Affidavit of Indigency
Form CV-410B
Order on Petition for Waiver of Fees and Costs