All instructions contained herein refer specifically to Eau Claire County only.

Court forms provided by the State of Wisconsin can be found on the Wisconsin Courts website. 

The procedures for filing for divorce vs. filing for a legal separation are the same in the State of Wisconsin.  If you wish to file for an annulment, guidance can be found here. 

To File for a Temporary Order during the pendency of a divorce action:

If parties do not have an agreement, follow these instructions to file for a Hearing:

With Minor Children

Without Minor Children

Forms required to be included with new divorce/legal separation cases filed in Eau Claire County:

Divorce/Annulment Worksheet

Order to Attend Parenting Program (only if parties have minor children)

Personal Service Requirement: 
A Summons and Petition for Divorce/Legal Separation must be personally served on the other party within 90 days of filing.  See Personal Service instructions for further information.  Proof of service must then be filed with the Clerk of Court Office to proceed with the case.

Waiver of Appearance: 
If parties have filed all required paperwork in a divorce action, and have set a final hearing, one party may be allowed to waive their appearance at the final hearing by completing and filing the following form:  Waiver of Appearance.

For all the other forms listed in the instruction sheets or for additional information please visit the state's website at www.wicourts.gov or click here to go directly to the family forms section.