Affordable Divorce Lawyers Serving Brown County
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How to File for Divorce in Brown County
Getting started with your divorce is easier than you think. Wisconsin is a no-fault divorce state, and as such, you need only believe that your marriage is irretrievably broken. If you have resided in the State of Wisconsin for at least six months and have lived in Brown County for at least 30 days, your divorce can be filed in Brown County Circuit Court.File for Divorce in 7 Steps
- Visit the Brown County Courthouse.
- Decide whether to file jointly (an uncontested divorce) or individually.
- Request a Temporary Hearing if you and your spouse cannot agree on immediate needs.
- Prepare all necessary documents completely and accurately.
- Get a date and time for your Temporary Hearing, if applicable.
- File your action with the Clerk of Courts.
- Get on with your life with confidence with the help of Divorce PRO Wisconsin.
Brown County Family Court
The Family Court in Brown County is located at the Brown County Courthouse and is presided over by Circuit Court Judge Tammy Jo Hock.The Clerk of Circuit Court for Brown County is John Vander Leest and his office handles all new case filings.
Where to File for Divorce
Brown County Courthouse
100 S Jefferson St Green Bay, WI 54301 920.448.4115
Brown County Filing Fees
As of 2021, the filing fees for divorce in Brown County are as follows:| File for divorce with NO request for child support or maintenance | $184.50 |
| File for divorce WITH a request for child support or maintenance | $194.50 |