Affordable Appleton Divorce Lawyers
The affordable limited divorce counsel offered through Divorce PRO gives you the ability to save money and handle your divorce the way you want - with limited scope representation from our Appleton divorce attorneys. Quick divorces are often easier than people think - if you and your soon-to-be-ex agree to an amicable divorce, then you don’t need to hire any expensive divorce attorneys or fight in court. Fill out our confidential intake questionnaire to see if our pro-se divorce strategy is right for you.
How to File for Divorce in Appleton
Since Wisconsin is a no fault state, you can head to the Outagamie, Calument, or Winnebago County courthouse (depending on your location) to file the appropriate paperwork together: without having to prove anyone was to blame for the marriage ending. You do not need any legal representation at the courthouse at the time of filing.File for Divorce in 7 Steps
- Visit your County Courthouse
- Decide to file jointly or separately
- Request a temporary hearing if you and your spouse do not agree on all issues
- File the action with the court
- Get a date and time for a hearing
- Attend your hearing (be polite)
- Walk away
Appleton Family Court
You and your soon-to-be-ex can head to the first floor of the County courthouse to fill out the separation paperwork and pay the appropriate filing fee outlined below. Outagamie Family Court Commissioner, Mark Schroeder, presides over the courts and can be found in the first floor in the Justice Center. Couples filing for divorce in Calumet County should address Clerk of Court Connie Daun within the courthouse outlined below. All paperwork can be found on the Calumet County Court site or at the family court offices. Couples looking to file for divorce can do so at the Winnebago County Courthouse. Divorce PRO can provide limited scope representation for couples filing an uncontested, amicable or no fault divorce. Family Court Services is located in Room 220. Winnebago County Family Court is currently directed by Chris Demos.Where to File for Divorce in Appleton
Outagamie County Courthouse
320 South Walnut Street, Appleton, WI 54911 920.832.5131
Calumet County Courthouse
206 Court Street, Chilton, WI 53014 920.849.1414
Winnebago County Courthouse
415 Jackson Street Room 220, Oshkosh, WI 54903 920.236.4762
Appleton Filing Fees
The filing fees for divorce differ between the Wisconsin counties, but the filing fees in Outagamie, Calumet, and Winnebago County are:| File for divorce with NO request for support or maintenance: | $184.50 |
| File for divorce WITH request for support or maintenance: | $194.50 |