What Do I Need to Know About Filing Divorce in Wisconsin with Help Yourself Divorce?
Help Yourself Divorce is a no-fault divorce service, for those who agree on the terms of the divorce and are both willing to sign the papers. The following is a list of requirements and information about what to expect from the process. Please note that this will only apply if you use the services of Help Yourself Divorce. Those seeking to use another route for their divorce should perform their own research about what to expect from the process.
Grounds for Divorce.
When Help Yourself Divorce prepares your divorce papers, your papers will be filed based on the ground that the marriage is irretrievably broken.
Wisconsin Residency Requirements.
To use our service to file for divorce in Wisconsin, at least one party must have been a bona fide resident of the county where the divorce papers are filed for at least 30 days, and a bona fide resident of Wisconsin for at least 6 months, immediately before filing the divorce papers.
***NOTE***: We regret that we CANNOT prepare divorce papers for Milwaukee County.
Wisconsin Divorce Filing Fees.
When you file the papers, you will have to pay a separate filing fee to the Courts. Please check with your local court clerk to find out how much the current filing fee is.
Final Divorce Hearing.
The final hearing can’t be held until 120 days after the filing of the joint petition.
Additional Information.
The court may order the parties to attend a parenting program concerning the effects of divorce on a child, if the parties have children and if the court determines the program will be appropriate and in the best interests of the child. The parties don’t have to attend at the same time if domestic abuse has occurred.
***NOTE***: We regret that we CANNOT prepare divorce papers for Milwaukee County.
If you have any questions about whether our service is right for you, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
IMPORTANT: Help Yourself Divorce is a paralegal service, not a law firm. Please don’t rely on this information for legal advice. Seek help from an attorney if you need legal advice.