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Resources for Those Beginning a Divorce in Wisconsin

Resources for Those Beginning a Divorce in Wisconsin

Resources for Those Beginning a Divorce in Wisconsin
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when starting any legal action, let alone a divorce. Thankfully there’s a wealth of information and resources out there you can make use of – you just need to know where to find it. Here are a few of our favorite resources for those beginning a divorce in Wisconsin.

1) Guide to Getting a Wisconsin Divorce

This free starter guide was created by the State to share the basics, including the steps to get a divorce, important court related offices & services, legal issues to consider, and checklists.

2) Divorce Frequently Asked Questions

Legalzoom did a good job putting together this top ten FAQ list. It’s a good place to go for answers when you’re just starting the divorce process.

3) Wisconsin Women’s Divorce Resources

This website features great information for women that’s specific to Wisconsin law.

4) How to File for Divorce in Wisconsin

Filing for divorce is the first official step in a divorce. This Guide shares how to go about this very important first step.

5) Wisconsin Court Forms

From filing a divorce to submitting a financial record, you need an official form to do it. This is Wisconsin’s official listing of all family law forms.

6) Wisconsin Self-Help Law Center

A library from the state designed to help you learn about Wisconsin law, Court procedures and find forms. It’s not a substitute for legal advice, but it’s better than nothing at all.

Resources for Those Beginning a Divorce in Wisconsin

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Lisa Derr is an experienced Divorce and Family Mediator with three offices in east central Wisconsin. She started the family mediation practice in 1995. Lisa earned her BA in psychology from the University of Wisconsin in 1984 in four years despite a serious car accident that involved a 2-month hospital stay. She began practicing law in 1987. For the first 8 years of her career, Lisa litigated personal injury and divorce cases. But she was frustrated with the tremendous financial and emotional cost of divorce trials. Contested hearings inhibited reconciliation and healing for thewhole family. She started the Beaver Dam divorce mediation practice in 1995 and with her partner, Cassel Villarreal, expanded to Oshkosh and West Bend ten years later.