Affordable Divorce Lawyers in La Crosse
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How to File for Divorce in La Crosse 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 La Crosse County for at least 30 days, your divorce can be filed in La Crosse County Circuit Court.File for Divorce in 7 Steps
- Visit the La Crosse 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.
La Crosse County Family Court
The Family Court for Forest County is located at the La Crosse County Courthouse and is presided over by Family Court Commissioner Elizabeth Wright.The Clerk of Circuit Court for La Crosse County is Pam Radtke and her office handles all new case filings.
Where to File for Divorce
La Crosse County Courthouse
333 Vine St La Crosse, WI 54601 608.785.9590
La Crosse County Filing Fees
As of 2021, the filing fees for divorce in La Crosse 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 |