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  • Affidavit of Indigency ("Fee Waiver") 
    • Used to request a waiver of court filing fees and Sheriff's process service fees
  • Stipulation to Change (FA-604A) ("Stipulation")
    • Used when both parents agree to make changes to their current family court orders (for example, custody/placement, child support. arrears balances, tax exemptions);  
    • Once filed, the Court will review it without a court date.  If approved, it will be signed by the Family Court Commissioner's Office and returned to you as the new court orders.  If not approved, it will be returned to you with a letter explaining why it could not be approved.
  • Notice of Motion and Motion to Change (FA-4170) ("Modification Motion")
    • Used when one parent wants to request a change and the other parent does not agree; 
    • Once filed, this form will result in a court date being issued by the Family Court Commissioner's Office;
    • The parent filing the form will need to make sure the other parent is served with the papers. It recommended to use the Sheriff or a private process server in the County where the other parent lives. 
  • Order to Show Cause and Affidavit for Contempt (FA-4172B & FA-4172A) ("Contempt Motion")
    • Used when one person is not following the court orders (not just the agreement you may have; it must be written in the court orders)
    • Once filed, this form will result in a court date being issued by the Family Court Commissioner's Office;
    • The parent filing the form will need to make sure the other parent is served with the papers. It recommended to use the Sheriff or a private process server in the County where the other parent lives
  • Financial Disclosure Statement (FA-4130) ("FDS")
    • ​Used most commonly in a divorce/legal separation to disclose all assets and debts of both parties; 
    • Must be completed before your "Part 2" Appointment at the Milwaukee Justice Center

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