Wisconsin · Forms and fees · Updated Oct 2026

Wisconsin divorce forms and filing fees

Official forms and court costs for a divorce in Wisconsin: the court's free forms, its self-help pages, the filing fee, how to ask for a fee waiver and which court to file in.

Quick answer

What it costs to file in Wisconsin: $184.50 to start a divorce with no request for support or maintenance; $194.50 if you ask for support or maintenance (Wisconsin Circuit Court Fee Tables, updated Sept. 2, 2026; Wis. Stat. 814.61). Can't afford it? Petition for Waiver of Fees and Costs (Affidavit of Indigency), available from the Wisconsin court forms page.

Filing fee
$184.50
Court
Circuit Court (Family Court) in the county where you live

Official divorce forms for Wisconsin

Agreeing on everything? See Uncontested divorce in Wisconsin.

Filing fee in Wisconsin

  • $184.50 to start a divorce with no request for support or maintenance; $194.50 if you ask for support or maintenance (Wisconsin Circuit Court Fee Tables, updated Sept. 2, 2026; Wis. Stat. 814.61).
  • Court-ordered mediation can cost up to $200 (first session free).

Fees change and many counties add charges, such as service or a parenting class. Ask the court clerk for the exact amount before you file.

If you can't afford the fee in Wisconsin

Petition for Waiver of Fees and Costs (Affidavit of Indigency), available from the Wisconsin court forms page.

Where and how to file

Court
Circuit Court (Family Court) in the county where you live

Filing your divorce papers in Wisconsin, step by step

  1. Download the official forms

    Use the court's official divorce forms: Divorce forms (Wisconsin courts)

  2. File with the right court

    File with the Circuit Court (Family Court) in the county where you live.

  3. Pay the filing fee

    $184.50 to start a divorce with no request for support or maintenance; $194.50 if you ask for support or maintenance (Wisconsin Circuit Court Fee Tables, updated Sept. 2, 2026; Wis. Stat. 814.61).

  4. Or ask for a fee waiver

    Petition for Waiver of Fees and Costs (Affidavit of Indigency), available from the Wisconsin court forms page.

  5. Keep copies

    Make copies of everything you file and keep them together.

Questions about divorce forms and fees in Wisconsin

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Wisconsin?

$184.50 to start a divorce with no request for support or maintenance; $194.50 if you ask for support or maintenance (Wisconsin Circuit Court Fee Tables, updated Sept. 2, 2026; Wis. Stat. 814.61). Court-ordered mediation can cost up to $200 (first session free).

How do I get the divorce filing fee waived in Wisconsin?

Petition for Waiver of Fees and Costs (Affidavit of Indigency), available from the Wisconsin court forms page.

Where can I get official divorce forms for Wisconsin?

The courts publish official divorce forms: Divorce forms (Wisconsin courts). Their self-help pages explain the process: Divorce self-help (Wisconsin courts).

Which court handles divorce in Wisconsin?

Circuit Court (Family Court) in the county where you live

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2026.