Wisconsin probate, civil and family deadlines
44 deadlines · Last checked 30 October 2026
Each entry gives the period, what starts it, the citation and the words the rule uses. The short label cannot carry every condition, so read the quotation and the rule itself.
This is reference information, not legal advice. Check the current rule and any local rule or court order before relying on it.
Probate
Surviving spouse: deferred marital property election
6 months after the date of death
Except as the time may be extended under sub. (3), in order to make the election, the surviving spouse shall, within 6 months after the date of the decedent's death, do all of the following:
Wis. Stat. §861.08(1), (3) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Outer limit for a creditor who had no notice
12 months after the date of death
The claimant shall file the claim in the court in which the estate is administered within one year after the decedent's death and within 30 days after the earlier of the following:
Wis. Stat. §§859.48(2), (3), 859.02(2)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Suit over a transfer in fraud of the surviving spouse
36 months after the date of death
Every such suit must be brought within 3 years of decedent's death, but may be barred by laches at an earlier date.
Wis. Stat. §861.17(5) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Informal: send the will and list of interested persons
10 days after the date letters were issued
Within 10 days of the personal representative's appointment the personal representative shall, where the estate is testate, provide a copy of the will and a list of all interested persons to each interested person; and, where the estate is intestate, the personal representative shall furnish a list of all interested persons to each interested person.
Wis. Stat. §865.08(5) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
File the inventory
6 months after the date letters were issued
Except as provided by s. 865.11, the personal representative, within a reasonable time but no later than 6 months after appointment unless the court has by order extended or shortened the time, shall file an inventory of all property owned by the decedent.
Wis. Stat. §§858.01, 858.03, 865.11 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Civil
Serve authenticated summons and complaint (action not commenced otherwise)
90 days after the complaint was filedThe day it lapses
is commenced as to any defendant when a summons and a complaint naming the person as defendant are filed with the court, provided service of an authenticated copy of the summons and of the complaint is made upon the defendant under this chapter within 90 days after filing.
Wis. Stat. §§801.02(1), 801.15(2)(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Last day to amend a pleading once as of course
6 months after the complaint was filed
A party may amend the party's pleading once as a matter of course at any time within 6 months after the summons and complaint are filed or within the time set in a scheduling order under s. 802.10.
Wis. Stat. §802.09(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Last day to implead a third party without leave
6 months after the complaint was filed
The 3rd-party plaintiff need not obtain leave to implead if he or she serves the 3rd-party summons and 3rd-party complaint not later than 6 months after the summons and complaint are filed or the time set in a scheduling order under s. 802.10;
Wis. Stat. §803.05(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Last day to move for summary judgment (no scheduling order)
8 months after the complaint was filed
A party may, within 8 months of the filing of a summons and complaint or within the time set in a scheduling order under s. 802.10, move for summary judgment on any claim, counterclaim, cross claim, or 3rd-party claim which is asserted by or against the party.
Wis. Stat. §802.08(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Answer due (20 days)
20 days after the summons and complaint were served
a defendant shall serve an answer within 20 days after the service of the complaint upon the defendant.
Wis. Stat. §802.06(1)(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Answer due: tort claim, insurance company defendant, or the State (45 days)
45 days after the summons and complaint were served
The state or an agency of the state or an officer, employee, or agent of the state shall serve an answer to the complaint or to a cross claim or a reply to a counterclaim within 45 days after service of the pleading in which the claim is asserted. ... If a defendant in the action is an insurance company, or if any cause of action raised in the original pleading, cross claim, or counterclaim is founded in tort, the periods of time to serve a reply or answer shall be 45 days.
Wis. Stat. §802.06(1)(a) (45-day period) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Reply to counterclaim or answer to cross claim due (20 days)
20 days after the counterclaim was served
A party served with a pleading stating a cross claim against the party shall serve an answer thereto within 20 days after the service upon the party. The plaintiff shall serve a reply to a counterclaim in the answer within 20 days after service of the answer.
Wis. Stat. §802.06(1)(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Reply or answer to cross claim: tort claim, insurance company defendant, or the State (45 days)
45 days after the counterclaim was served
If a defendant in the action is an insurance company, or if any cause of action raised in the original pleading, cross claim, or counterclaim is founded in tort, the periods of time to serve a reply or answer shall be 45 days.
Wis. Stat. §802.06(1)(a) (45-day period) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Responsive pleading due after the court acts on a s. 802.06 motion
10 court days after the court decided the motion
if the court denies the motion or postpones its disposition until the trial on the merits, the responsive pleading shall be served within 10 days after notice of the court's action; or if the court grants a motion for a more definite statement, the responsive pleading shall be served within 10 days after the service of the more definite statement.
Wis. Stat. §§802.06(1)(a), 801.15(1)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Response to amended pleading due (20 days)
20 days after the amended pleading was served
A party shall plead in response to an amended pleading within 20 days after service of the amended pleading unless: a) the court otherwise orders; or b) no responsive pleading is required or permitted under s. 802.01 (1).
Wis. Stat. §802.09(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Response to amended pleading: tort claim, insurance company defendant, or the State (45 days)
45 days after the amended pleading was served
If a defendant in the action is an insurance company, if any cause of action raised in the original pleading, cross-claim, or counterclaim is founded in tort, or if the party pleading in response is the state or an officer, agent, employee, or agency of the state, the 20-day time period under this subsection is increased to 45 days.
Wis. Stat. §802.09(1) (45-day period) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Interrogatory answers and objections due
30 days after the discovery requests were served
The party upon whom the interrogatories have been served shall serve a copy of the answers, and objections if any, within 30 days after the service of the interrogatories, except that a defendant may serve answers or objections within 45 days after service of the summons and complaint upon that defendant. The court may allow a shorter or longer time.
Wis. Stat. §804.08(1)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Written response to document requests due
30 days after the discovery requests were served
The party upon whom the request is served shall serve a written response within 30 days after the service of the request, except that a defendant may serve a response within 45 days after service of the summons and complaint upon that defendant. The court may allow a shorter or longer time.
Wis. Stat. §804.09(2)(b)1. · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Response to requests for admission due (or deemed admitted)
30 days after the discovery requests were served
The matter is admitted unless, within 30 days after service of the request, or within such shorter or longer time as the court may allow, the party to whom the request is directed serves upon the party requesting the admission a written answer or objection addressed to the matter, signed by the party or attorney, but, unless the court shortens the time, a defendant shall not be required to serve answers or objections before the expiration of 45 days after service of the summons and complaint upon the defendant.
Wis. Stat. §804.11(1)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Serve motion and notice of hearing
5 court days before the hearing
A written motion, other than one which may be heard ex parte, and notice of the hearing thereof shall be served not later than 5 days before the time specified for the hearing, unless a different period is fixed by statute or by order of the court.
Wis. Stat. §801.15(4), (1)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Serve opposing affidavits
1 court day before the hearing
opposing affidavits may be served not later than one day before the hearing, unless the court permits them to be served at some other time.
Wis. Stat. §801.15(4), (1)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Serve summary-judgment motion
20 days before the hearing
Unless earlier times are specified in the scheduling order, the motion shall be served at least 20 days before the time fixed for the hearing
Wis. Stat. §802.08(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Serve opposing affidavits on summary judgment
5 court days before the hearing
and the adverse party shall serve opposing affidavits, if any, at least 5 days before the time fixed for the hearing.
Wis. Stat. §§802.08(2), 801.15(1)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Last day to serve a defendant's offer of judgment
20 days before trial
After issue is joined but at least 20 days before the trial, the defendant may serve upon the plaintiff a written offer to allow judgment to be taken against the defendant
Wis. Stat. §807.01(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Last day to serve a plaintiff offer of settlement
20 days before trial
After issue is joined but at least 20 days before trial, the plaintiff may serve upon the defendant a written offer of settlement
Wis. Stat. §807.01(3) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Motions after verdict: file and serve
20 days after the verdict or decision
Motions after verdict shall be filed and served within 20 days after the verdict is rendered, unless the court, within 20 days after the verdict is rendered, sets a longer time by an order specifying the dates for filing motions, briefs or other documents.
Wis. Stat. §805.16(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Undecided motions after verdict are considered denied
90 days after the verdict or decisionThe day it lapses
If within 90 days after the verdict is rendered the court does not decide a motion after verdict on the record or the judge, or the clerk at the judge's written direction, does not sign an order deciding the motion, the motion is considered denied and judgment shall be entered on the verdict.
Wis. Stat. §§805.16(3), 801.15(2)(b), (c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Motion for new trial on newly discovered evidence
12 months after the verdict or decision
Notwithstanding sub. (1), a motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence may be made at any time within one year after verdict.
Wis. Stat. §§805.16(4), 806.07(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Motion to reconsider after a bench trial
20 days after judgment was entered
Upon its own motion or the motion of a party made not later than 20 days after entry of judgment, the court may amend its findings or conclusions or make additional findings or conclusions and may amend the judgment accordingly.
Wis. Stat. §§805.17(3), 801.15(2)(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Outer limit for s. 806.07(1)(a) or (c) relief
12 months after judgment was entered
The motion shall be made within a reasonable time, and, if based on sub. (1) (a) or (c), not more than one year after the judgment was entered or the order or stipulation was made.
Wis. Stat. §§806.07(2), 801.15(2)(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Give written notice of entry (shortens the appeal time to 45 days)
21 days after judgment was enteredThe day it lapses
Notice of entry of judgment or order must be given within 21 days after the entry of judgment or order to constitute notice under s. 808.04 (1).
Wis. Stat. §§806.06(3), (5), 808.04(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Perfect the judgment or lose costs
30 days after judgment was entered
If the party in whose favor the judgment is rendered causes it to be entered, the party shall perfect the judgment within 30 days of entry or forfeit the right to recover costs.
Wis. Stat. §806.06(4) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Notice of appeal if notice of entry was given within 21 days (45 days)
45 days after judgment was entered
An appeal to the court of appeals must be initiated within 45 days of entry of a final judgment or order appealed from if written notice of the entry of a final judgment or order is given within 21 days of the final judgment or order as provided in s. 806.06 (5), or within 90 days of entry if notice is not given
Wis. Stat. §§808.04(1), 809.10(1)(e) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Notice of appeal if no notice of entry was given (90 days)
90 days after judgment was entered
or within 90 days of entry if notice is not given, except as provided in this section or otherwise expressly provided by law.
Wis. Stat. §808.04(1) (no notice of entry) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Perfect the judgment after the losing party had it entered
30 days after notice of entry was served
If the party against whom the judgment is rendered causes it to be entered, the party in whose favor the judgment is rendered shall perfect it within 30 days of service of notice of entry of judgment or forfeit the right to recover costs.
Wis. Stat. §806.06(4) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Notice of cross-appeal
30 days after the first notice of appeal was filed
shall file a notice of cross-appeal within the period established by law for the filing of a notice of appeal, or 30 days after the filing of a notice of appeal, whichever is later.
Wis. Stat. §809.10(2)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Civil notes
No day is worked out for these. Read the rule.
One set of rules, in the statutes
Chapters 801 to 847 govern procedure and practice in circuit courts of this state in all civil actions and special proceedings whether cognizable as cases at law, in equity or of statutory origin except where different procedure is prescribed by statute or rule.
Wis. Stat. §§801.01(2), 802.10(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
A scheduling order can replace several defaults
A party may amend the party's pleading once as a matter of course at any time within 6 months after the summons and complaint are filed or within the time set in a scheduling order under s. 802.10.
Wis. Stat. §§802.10(3), 802.09(1), 802.08(1), 803.05(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Jury demand: by the first scheduling or pretrial conference
Any party entitled to a trial by jury or by the court may demand a trial in the mode to which entitled at or before the scheduling conference or pretrial conference, whichever is held first.
Wis. Stat. §§805.01(2), (3), 814.61(4), 802.10(3)(e) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Motion to dismiss stays discovery
all discovery and other proceedings shall be stayed for a period of 180 days after the filing of the motion or until the ruling of the court on the motion, whichever is sooner
Wis. Stat. §802.06(1)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Default judgment
if no issue of law or fact has been joined on any claim asserted in a complaint, counterclaim, or cross claim and if the time for joining issue has expired.
Wis. Stat. §806.02(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
E-mail service needs written consent
if an attorney, or a party if appropriate, has consented in writing to accept service by electronic mail, delivery of a copy within this section may also include transmitting a copy of the paper by electronic mail to his or her primary or other designated electronic mail address.
Wis. Stat. §§801.14(2), 801.15(5)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Sanctions motion: 21-day safe harbor
but shall not be filed with or presented to the court unless, within 21 days after service of the motion or such other period as the court may prescribe
Wis. Stat. §802.05(3)(a)1. · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
These post-judgment times cannot be enlarged
The time for initiating an appeal under s. 808.04, for deciding motions after verdict under s. 805.16 (3), and for making motions for reconsideration under s. 805.17 (3) or for relief from judgment or order under s. 48.46 (2) or 806.07 may not be enlarged.
Wis. Stat. §801.15(2)(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
The appeal time runs from entry, not from this notice
Notice of entry of judgment or order must be given within 21 days after the entry of judgment or order to constitute notice under s. 808.04 (1).
Wis. Stat. §§808.04(1), 806.06(5) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
How a reconsideration motion moves the appeal time
the motion is considered denied and the time for initiating an appeal from the judgment commences 90 days after entry of judgment.
Wis. Stat. §805.17(3) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Family
Serve summons and petition
90 days after the petition was filedThe day it lapses
If only one party initiates the action, the other shall be served under ch. 801 ... The court may, upon the petitioner's demonstration of good cause, and without notice, order one additional 60-day extension for service of the initial papers in the action if the extension motion is made within 90 days after filing the initial papers.
Wis. Stat. §§767.215(3), (4)(b), 801.02(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
File financial disclosure forms (joint petition)
90 days after the petition was filed
Disclosure forms required under this section shall be filed within 90 days after the service of summons or the filing of a joint petition or at a time ordered by the court.
Wis. Stat. §767.127(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Earliest final hearing or judgment on affidavit (joint petition)
120 days after the petition was filedEarliest day, not a last day: the day after this period
The expiration of 120 days after service of the summons and petition upon the respondent or the expiration of 120 days after the filing of the joint petition.
Wis. Stat. §767.335(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Response or counterclaim due
20 days after the petition was served
may serve a response or counterclaim within 20 days after the date of service, except that questions of jurisdiction may be raised at any time prior to judgment.
Wis. Stat. §767.215(3) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
File financial disclosure forms
90 days after the petition was served
Disclosure forms required under this section shall be filed within 90 days after the service of summons or the filing of a joint petition or at a time ordered by the court.
Wis. Stat. §767.127(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Earliest final hearing or judgment on affidavit
120 days after the petition was servedEarliest day, not a last day: the day after this period
An action for divorce or legal separation may not be brought to final hearing or trial or granted based on an affidavit under s. 767.235 (1) (b) until the first of the following occurs: ... The expiration of 120 days after service of the summons and petition upon the respondent or the expiration of 120 days after the filing of the joint petition.
Wis. Stat. §767.335(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Reply to counterclaim or answer to cross claim due (20 days)
20 days after the counterclaim was served
A party served with a pleading stating a cross claim against the party shall serve an answer thereto within 20 days after the service upon the party. The plaintiff shall serve a reply to a counterclaim in the answer within 20 days after service of the answer.
Wis. Stat. §802.06(1)(a) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Responsive pleading due after the court acts on a s. 802.06 motion
10 court days after the court decided the motion
if the court denies the motion or postpones its disposition until the trial on the merits, the responsive pleading shall be served within 10 days after notice of the court's action; or if the court grants a motion for a more definite statement, the responsive pleading shall be served within 10 days after the service of the more definite statement.
Wis. Stat. §§802.06(1)(a), 801.15(1)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Response to amended pleading due (20 days)
20 days after the amended pleading was served
A party shall plead in response to an amended pleading within 20 days after service of the amended pleading unless: a) the court otherwise orders; or b) no responsive pleading is required or permitted under s. 802.01 (1).
Wis. Stat. §802.09(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Interrogatory answers and objections due
30 days after the discovery requests were served
The party upon whom the interrogatories have been served shall serve a copy of the answers, and objections if any, within 30 days after the service of the interrogatories, except that a defendant may serve answers or objections within 45 days after service of the summons and complaint upon that defendant. The court may allow a shorter or longer time.
Wis. Stat. §804.08(1)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Written response to document requests due
30 days after the discovery requests were served
The party upon whom the request is served shall serve a written response within 30 days after the service of the request, except that a defendant may serve a response within 45 days after service of the summons and complaint upon that defendant. The court may allow a shorter or longer time.
Wis. Stat. §804.09(2)(b)1. · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Response to requests for admission due (or deemed admitted)
30 days after the discovery requests were served
The matter is admitted unless, within 30 days after service of the request, or within such shorter or longer time as the court may allow, the party to whom the request is directed serves upon the party requesting the admission a written answer or objection addressed to the matter, signed by the party or attorney, but, unless the court shortens the time, a defendant shall not be required to serve answers or objections before the expiration of 45 days after service of the summons and complaint upon the defendant.
Wis. Stat. §804.11(1)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Serve motion and notice of hearing
5 court days before the hearing
A written motion, other than one which may be heard ex parte, and notice of the hearing thereof shall be served not later than 5 days before the time specified for the hearing, unless a different period is fixed by statute or by order of the court.
Wis. Stat. §801.15(4), (1)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Serve opposing affidavits
1 court day before the hearing
opposing affidavits may be served not later than one day before the hearing, unless the court permits them to be served at some other time.
Wis. Stat. §801.15(4), (1)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Notice of cross-appeal
30 days after the first notice of appeal was filed
shall file a notice of cross-appeal within the period established by law for the filing of a notice of appeal, or 30 days after the filing of a notice of appeal, whichever is later.
Wis. Stat. §809.10(2)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Motion to reconsider after a bench trial
20 days after the judgment was entered
Upon its own motion or the motion of a party made not later than 20 days after entry of judgment, the court may amend its findings or conclusions or make additional findings or conclusions and may amend the judgment accordingly.
Wis. Stat. §§805.17(3), 801.15(2)(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Outer limit for s. 806.07(1)(a) or (c) relief
12 months after the judgment was entered
The motion shall be made within a reasonable time, and, if based on sub. (1) (a) or (c), not more than one year after the judgment was entered or the order or stipulation was made.
Wis. Stat. §§806.07(2), 801.15(2)(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Give written notice of entry (shortens the appeal time to 45 days)
21 days after the judgment was enteredThe day it lapses
Notice of entry of judgment or order must be given within 21 days after the entry of judgment or order to constitute notice under s. 808.04 (1).
Wis. Stat. §§806.06(3), (5), 808.04(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Notice of appeal if notice of entry was given within 21 days (45 days)
45 days after the judgment was entered
An appeal to the court of appeals must be initiated within 45 days of entry of a final judgment or order appealed from if written notice of the entry of a final judgment or order is given within 21 days of the final judgment or order as provided in s. 806.06 (5), or within 90 days of entry if notice is not given
Wis. Stat. §§808.04(1), 809.10(1)(e) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Notice of appeal if no notice of entry was given (90 days)
90 days after the judgment was entered
or within 90 days of entry if notice is not given, except as provided in this section or otherwise expressly provided by law.
Wis. Stat. §808.04(1) (no notice of entry) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Motion for de novo hearing from a court commissioner's decision
20 days after the judgment was entered
the party shall file a motion for a hearing de novo within 20 calendar days of the oral decision of the court commissioner or within 20 calendar days of the mailing of a written decision or order by the court commissioner if the decision or order was not given orally by the court commissioner at the time of the hearing. As set forth under s. 801.15 (1), 20 calendar days are counted consecutively and include weekends and holidays.
Wis. Stat. §767.17(1), (2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Submit and file findings, conclusions and written judgment
30 days after the judgment was entered
The findings of fact, conclusions of law, and the written judgment shall be drafted by the petitioner unless the court otherwise directs, and shall be submitted to the court and filed with the clerk of the court within 30 days after judgment is granted.
Wis. Stat. §767.251(2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Family notes
No day is worked out for these. Read the rule.
One set of rules, in the statutes
Chapters 801 to 847 govern procedure and practice in circuit courts of this state in all civil actions and special proceedings whether cognizable as cases at law, in equity or of statutory origin except where different procedure is prescribed by statute or rule.
Wis. Stat. §§801.01(2), 802.10(1) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
E-mail service needs written consent
if an attorney, or a party if appropriate, has consented in writing to accept service by electronic mail, delivery of a copy within this section may also include transmitting a copy of the paper by electronic mail to his or her primary or other designated electronic mail address.
Wis. Stat. §§801.14(2), 801.15(5)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Sanctions motion: 21-day safe harbor
but shall not be filed with or presented to the court unless, within 21 days after service of the motion or such other period as the court may prescribe
Wis. Stat. §802.05(3)(a)1. · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
These post-judgment times cannot be enlarged
The time for initiating an appeal under s. 808.04, for deciding motions after verdict under s. 805.16 (3), and for making motions for reconsideration under s. 805.17 (3) or for relief from judgment or order under s. 48.46 (2) or 806.07 may not be enlarged.
Wis. Stat. §801.15(2)(c) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
The appeal time runs from entry, not from this notice
Notice of entry of judgment or order must be given within 21 days after the entry of judgment or order to constitute notice under s. 808.04 (1).
Wis. Stat. §§808.04(1), 806.06(5) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
How a reconsideration motion moves the appeal time
the motion is considered denied and the time for initiating an appeal from the judgment commences 90 days after entry of judgment.
Wis. Stat. §805.17(3) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
No remarriage for 6 months after divorce
to marry again until 6 months after judgment of divorce is granted, and the marriage of any such person solemnized before the expiration of 6 months from the date of the granting of judgment of divorce shall be void.
Wis. Stat. §§765.03(2), 767.35(3) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Vacating the marital status within 6 months
the court may vacate or modify the judgment for sufficient cause shown, upon its own motion, or upon the application of both parties to the action, at any time within 6 months from the granting of the judgment.
Wis. Stat. §§767.35(6), 767.34(5), 767.59(1c)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Judgment on affidavit, without a hearing
a judgment of divorce or legal separation under s. 767.35 may be granted without a hearing before the court if all of the following conditions are met:
Wis. Stat. §§767.235(1)(b), 767.335 · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Prohibited acts apply from filing and service
without the consent of the other party or an order of the court, relocating and establishing a residence with a minor child of the parties more than 100 driving miles from the residence of the other party, removing a minor child of the parties from the state for more than 90 consecutive days, or concealing a minor child of the parties from the other party.
Wis. Stat. §767.117(1), (2) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Parenting plan timing runs from mediation
the proposed parenting plan shall be filed within 60 days after the court waives the mediation requirement or the mediator notifies the court that no agreement has been reached.
Wis. Stat. §§767.41(1m), 767.405(8)(d) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Notice to the county child support agency
each party shall, either within 20 days after serving the opposite party with a motion or pleading requesting the court to order or to modify a previous order relating to child support, maintenance, or family support, or before filing the motion or pleading in court, serve a copy of the motion or pleading on the county child support agency
Wis. Stat. §767.217(1), (3) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
Counting days under the court rules
the day of the act, event or default from which the designated period of time begins to run shall not be included. The last day of the period so computed shall be included, unless it is a day the clerk of courts office is closed. When the period of time prescribed or allowed is less than 11 days, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays shall be excluded in the computation.
Wis. Stat. §801.15(1)(b) · Checked 30 October 2026 · Read the rule
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