INSTRUCTIONS: WISCONSIN JOINT PETITION FOR DIVORCE/LEGAL SEPARATION WITH MINOR CHILDREN (Form FA-4110)

Spouses who wish to divorce or obtain a legal separation in Wisconsin and have children can  complete a joint petition. This form FA-4110 is available on the website of the Wisconsin Court System. The document must be signed by both husband and wife before a notary public.

Wisconsin Joint Petition For Divorce/Legal Separation With Minor Children FA-4110 Step 1: At the top of the first page, enter the name of the county in which you are appearing. Provide the full name and address of both parties. Indicate whether you are seeking divorce or legal separation with a check mark. Enter the case number you have been assigned.

Wisconsin Joint Petition For Divorce/Legal Separation With Minor Children FA-4110 Step 2: In section A, enter all information requested about the wife's date of birth, residency status within the county and state, and whether she is a member of the military. Do the same for the husband in section B.

Wisconsin Joint Petition For Divorce/Legal Separation With Minor Children FA-4110 Step 3: In section C, provide the date and location of your wedding. Indicate whether you are seeking divorce or legal separation. In subsection 4, enter information about any previous such legal actions.

Wisconsin Joint Petition For Divorce/Legal Separation With Minor Children FA-4110 Step 4: In subsections 5 and 6, detail both spouses' previous marriages, if any.

Wisconsin Joint Petition For Divorce/Legal Separation With Minor Children FA-4110 Step 5: In section D, provide all information requested about your minor children. This includes any other people who have custody rights, all addresses the child has lived at for the last five years, and any legal agreements or orders already in effect.

Wisconsin Joint Petition For Divorce/Legal Separation With Minor Children FA-4110 Step 6: Under the section headed "We ask that the court," indicate with a check mark whether you wish for the court to make a ruling on any form of support payments. 

INSTRUCTIONS: WISCONSIN JOINT PETITION WITHOUT MINOR CHILDREN (Form FA-4111)

Wisconsin couples without children who can cooperate throughout the divorce process may file a joint petition for separation. This article discusses the joint petition filed by couples without minor children. This Form FA-4111 is available on the website of the Wisconsin Court System.

Wisconsin Joint Petition Without Minor Children FA-4111 Step 1: Enter the full name and address of both spouses, as well as the name of the county in which you are filing this petition. Indicate whether you are seeking divorce or legal separation.

Wisconsin Joint Petition Without Minor Children FA-4111 Step 2: Sections A and B request basic information about the husband and wife, including their birth date, whether they are a member of the army, and how long they have lived in the county in question and the state of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Joint Petition Without Minor Children FA-4111 Step 3: Section C concerns both the date and location of your marriage as well as both parties' previous marital histories, if any. You should also note any legal actions relating to your marriage which have taken place.

Wisconsin Joint Petition Without Minor Children FA-4111 Step 4: In section D, note whether you have no children or list any adult children over the age of 18. Indicate whether the wife is currently pregnant. If you are attaching a written agreement about alimony and property division, indicate this.

Wisconsin Joint Petition Without Minor Children FA-4111 Step 5: Under the section beginning "We ask that the court," note if you wish for an order to issued concerning maintenance payments.

Wisconsin Joint Petition Without Minor Children FA-4111 Step 6: Both husband and wife should print and sign their name, along with the date. A notary public is not required.