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WI Stat § 767.117 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 767 - Actions affecting the family.|767.117 - Prohibited acts during pendency of action.

767.117  Prohibited acts during pendency of action. (1) Prohibitions. In an action affecting the family, the petitioner upon filing the petition, the joint petitioners upon filing the joint petition and the respondent upon service of the petition are prohibited from doing any of the following:(a) Harassing, intimidating, physically abusing or imposing any restraint on the personal liberty of the other party or a minor child of either of the parties.(b) If the action is one under s. 767.001 (1) (a), (b), (c), (d), (h), or (i), encumbering, concealing, damaging, destroying, transferring, or otherwise disposing of property owned by either or both of the parties, without the consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business, in order to secure necessities, or in order to pay reasonable costs and expenses of the action, including attorney fees.(c) Unless the action is one under s. 767.001 (1) (g) or (h), 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 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. (2)  Duration of prohibitions. The prohibitions under sub. (1) shall apply until the action is dismissed, until a final judgment in the action is entered, or until the court orders otherwise. (3)  Violations. (a) Except as provided in par. (b), a party who violates any provision of sub. (1) may be proceeded against under ch. 785 for contempt of court.(b) An act in violation of sub. (1) (c) is not a contempt of court if the court finds that the action was taken to protect a party or a minor child of the parties from physical abuse by the other party and that there was no reasonable opportunity under the circumstances for the party to obtain an order under sub. (2) authorizing the action.History:  1993 a. 78; 2001 a. 61; 2005 a. 443 ss. 51, 64; Stats. 2005 s. 767.117; 2017 a. 203.
WI Stat § 767.13 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 767 - Actions affecting the family.|767.13 - Impoundment of record.

767.13  Impoundment of record. Except as provided in s. 767.127 (3), the record or evidence in an action affecting the family may not be impounded, and access to the record or evidence may not be refused, except by written order of the court for good cause shown. No person may permit a copy of any impounded record or evidence, or the substance of the record or evidence, to be taken by any person other than a party to the action or his or her attorney of record, unless a court orders otherwise.History:  1977 c. 105, 273; 1979 c. 32 s. 50; 1979 c. 352 s. 39; Stats. s. 767.19; 2005 a. 443 s. 76; Stats. 2005 s. 767.13.NOTE:  2005 Wis. Act 443 contains explanatory notes.
WI Stat § 767.14 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 767 - Actions affecting the family.|767.14 - Change of address.

767.14  Change of address. Within 5 business days after receiving notice of an address change by a party to an action affecting the family, the clerk of circuit court shall enter the new address in the case file for the action.History:  2017 a. 203.
WI Stat § 767.16 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 767 - Actions affecting the family.|767.16 - Circuit court commissioner or law partner; when interested; procedure.

767.16  Circuit court commissioner or law partner; when interested; procedure. A circuit court commissioner assisting in matters affecting the family or a member of the commissioner's law firm may not appear in any action affecting the family in any court held in the county in which the circuit court commissioner is acting. If a circuit court commissioner or a member of the commissioner's law firm is interested in an action affecting the family and no other circuit court commissioner is available, the presiding judge shall appoint an attorney to act as circuit court commissioner in that action. The appointed attorney shall take and file the oath and receive the compensation provided by law.History:  1979 c. 32 ss. 50, 92 (4); 1979 c. 176; 1979 c. 352 s. 39; Stats. 1979 s. 767.16; 2001 a. 61; 2005 a. 443.NOTE:  2005 Wis. Act 443 contains explanatory notes.
WI Stat § 767.17 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 767 - Actions affecting the family.|767.17 - Review of circuit court commissioner decisions.

767.17  Review of circuit court commissioner decisions. A decision of a circuit court commissioner under this chapter is reviewable under s. 757.69 (8).History:  2005 a. 443.NOTE:  2005 Wis. Act 443 contains explanatory notes.
WI Stat § 767.18 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 767 - Actions affecting the family.|767.18 - Actions to affirm marriage.

767.18  Actions to affirm marriage. If the validity of a marriage is denied or doubted by either of the parties the other party may commence an action to affirm the marriage. The judgment in an action to affirm marriage shall declare the marriage valid or annul the marriage, and is conclusive upon all persons concerned.History:  1979 c. 32 s. 50; Stats. 1979 s. 767.04; 2005 a. 443 s. 24; Stats. 2005 s. 767.18.
WI Stat § 767.201 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 767 - Actions affecting the family.|767.201 - Civil procedure generally governs.

767.201  Civil procedure generally governs. Except as otherwise provided in the statutes, chs. 801 to 847 govern procedure and practice in an action affecting the family. Except as provided in this chapter, chs. 801 and 802 apply to the content and form of the pleadings and summons in an action affecting the family.History:  2005 a. 443.NOTE:  2005 Wis. Act 443 contains explanatory notes.Because this chapter does not prohibit civil sanctions for frivolous proceedings under s. 802.05, a motion for sanctions under s. 802.05 (2) and (3) in a divorce action under this chapter is governed by the rules of civil procedure. Wenzel v. Wenzel, 2017 WI App 75, 378 Wis. 2d 670, 904 N.W.2d 384, 16-1771.
WI Stat § 767.217 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 767 - Actions affecting the family.|767.217 - Notice to Child Support Program.

767.217  Notice to Child Support Program. (1) Notice of pleading or motion. In an action affecting the family in which either party is a recipient of benefits under ss. 49.141 to 49.161 or aid under s. 48.645, 49.19, or 49.45, 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 under s. 59.53 (5) of the county in which the action is begun. (2)  Notice of appeal. In an appeal of an action affecting the family in which support or maintenance of a child of any party is at issue, the person who initiates the appeal shall notify the department of the appeal by sending a copy of the notice of appeal to the department. (3)  Noncompliance. A judgment in an action affecting the family may not be granted unless this section is complied with or a court orders otherwise.History:  1977 c. 418; 1979 c. 32 s. 50; 1979 c. 196; 1979 c. 352 s. 39; Stats. 1979 s. 767.15; 1983 a. 27; 1987 a. 413; 1995 a. 27 s. 9126 (19); 1995 a. 201, 289, 404; 1997 a. 27, 35; 2001 a. 61; 2005 a. 443 s. 72; Stats. 2005 s. 767.217; 2007 a. 20.
WI Stat § 767.235 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 767 - Actions affecting the family.|767.235 - Trial or hearing on judgment.

767.235  Trial or hearing on judgment. (1) Before court. In an action affecting the family, all hearings and trials to determine whether judgment shall be granted, except hearings under s. 757.69 (1) (p) 3., shall be before the court. Testimony shall be taken by the reporter and shall be transcribed and filed with the record if so ordered by the court. Custody proceedings have priority in being set for hearing. (2)  Appearance of litigants. Unless nonresidence in the state is shown by competent evidence, service is by publication, or the court for other good cause orders otherwise, both parties in actions affecting the family shall appear upon the final hearing or trial. An order of the court to that effect shall be procured by the moving party, and shall be served upon the nonmoving party before the hearing or trial. No order is required in the case of a joint petition.  (3)  Exclusion from courtroom. The court may on its own motion, or on motion of any party to an action affecting the family, exclude from the courtroom all persons other than the parties, their attorneys and any guardians ad litem.History:  2005 a. 443 ss. 65, 67, 77, 93.NOTE:  2005 Wis. Act 443 contains explanatory notes.
WI Stat § 767.251 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 767 - Actions affecting the family.|767.251 - Content, preparation, and approval of judgment.

767.251  Content, preparation, and approval of judgment. (1) Content. In an action affecting the family, if the court orders maintenance payments or other allowances for a party or children or retains jurisdiction in those matters, the written judgment shall include a statement that disobedience of the court order is punishable under ch. 785 by commitment to the county jail or house of correction until the judgment is complied with and the costs and expenses of the proceedings are paid or until the party committed is otherwise discharged, according to law. Final written agreements and stipulations of the parties shall, unless set forth in the judgment, be appended to the judgment and incorporated by reference. (2)  Preparation. 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. (3)  Approval. The draft findings, conclusions, and judgment shall be approved by all counsel appearing, including a guardian ad litem and county child support enforcement agency attorney, and any other person designated by the court or local rule. After necessary approvals are obtained, the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and judgment shall be submitted to the court.History:  2005 a. 443 ss. 169, 170.NOTE:  2005 Wis. Act 443 contains explanatory notes.
WI Stat § 767.264 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 767 - Actions affecting the family.|767.264 - Dismissal; vacation; substitution or withdrawal of attorney.

767.264  Dismissal; vacation; substitution or withdrawal of attorney. (1) Opportunity to respond. An action affecting the family may not be dismissed under s. 805.04 (1) unless all the parties who have appeared in the action have been served with a copy of the notice of dismissal and have had an opportunity to file a responsive pleading or motion. (2)  Attorney fees and other amounts owing.  (a) Upon making an order for dismissal of, for substitution of attorney in, for withdrawal of attorney from, or for vacation of a judgment granted in an action affecting the family, the court shall, prior to or in its order, grant separate judgment in favor of an attorney who has appeared for a party to the action and in favor of a guardian ad litem for a party or a child for the amount of fees and disbursements to which the attorney or guardian ad litem is, in the court's judgment, entitled and against the party responsible for the fees and disbursements.(b) Upon making an order for dismissal of an action affecting the family or for vacation of a judgment granted in the order, the court shall, prior to or in its order of dismissal or vacation, preserve the right of the state or a political subdivision of the state to collect any arrearages, by an action under this chapter or under ch. 785, owed to the state if either party in the case was a recipient of aid under ch. 49.History:  2005 a. 443 ss. 33, 92, 114.NOTE:  2005 Wis. Act 443 contains explanatory notes.Sub. (3) (a) [now sub. (2) (a)] is strictly construed to apply to those situations expressly set forth in the statute, such as orders for dismissal, substitution of attorneys, and vacation of judgments, in actions affecting families. In other cases an action to recover legal fees may be instituted. Kotecki & Radtke, S.C. v. Johnson, 192 Wis. 2d 429, 531 N.W.2d 606 (Ct. App. 1995).The only reasonable meaning of sub. (3) (a) [now sub. (2) (a)] is that it gives the court authority to enter a judgment for the fees owed by the client to an attorney who is permitted by order of the court to withdraw, regardless when or if the client retains another attorney to replace the withdrawing attorney in that action. Kohl v. DeWitt Ross & Stevens, 2005 WI App 196, 287 Wis. 2d 289, 704 N.W.2d 586, 04-0328.The federal tax consequences of divorce. Meldman & Ryan. 57 MLR 229.
WI Stat § 767.273 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 767 - Actions affecting the family.|767.273 - Allowances pending appeal.

767.273  Allowances pending appeal. In an action affecting the family pending in appellate court, an allowance for suit money, counsel fees, or disbursements in the court or for temporary maintenance or support payments to the spouse or the children during the pendency of the appeal may be made by the proper trial court upon motion made and decided after entry of the order or judgment appealed from and prior to the return of the record to appellate court. If the allowance is ordered before the appeal is taken, the order shall be conditioned upon the taking of the appeal and is not effective until the record is transmitted to appellate court.History:  1975 c. 94; 1977 c. 105; 1977 c. 187 s. 89; 1979 c. 32 s. 50; 1979 c. 352 s. 39; Stats. 1979 s. 767.39; Sup. Ct. Order, 146 Wis. 2d xiii (1988); 2005 a. 443 s. 176.NOTE:  2005 Wis. Act 443 contains explanatory notes.
WI Stat § 767.301 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 767 - Actions affecting the family.|767.301 - Residence requirements.

767.301  Residence requirements. No action to affirm marriage or for annulment under s. 767.001 (1) (a) or (b) may be brought unless at least one of the parties has been a bona fide resident of the county in which the action is brought for not less than 30 days next preceding the commencement of the action, or unless the marriage has been contracted within this state within one year prior to the commencement of the action. No action for divorce or legal separation under s. 767.001 (1) (c) or (d) may be brought unless at least one of the parties has been a bona fide resident of the county in which the action is brought for not less than 30 days next preceding the commencement of the action. No action for divorce under s. 767.001 (1) (c) may be brought unless at least one of the parties has been a bona fide resident of this state for not less than 6 months next preceding the commencement of the action. History:  2005 a. 443 s. 27.NOTE:  2005 Wis. Act 443 contains explanatory notes.When a divorce action was brought before the residency requirement was met, an action was never commenced and the petition could not be amended after the requirement was met. Siemering v. Siemering, 95 Wis. 2d 111, 288 N.W.2d 881 (Ct. App. 1980).
WI Stat § 767.315 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 767 - Actions affecting the family.|767.315 - Grounds for divorce and legal separation.

767.315  Grounds for divorce and legal separation. (1) Irretrievable breakdown.  (a) If both of the parties to a legal separation or divorce action by petition or otherwise have stated under oath or affirmation that the marriage is irretrievably broken, or if the parties have voluntarily lived apart continuously for 12 months or more immediately prior to commencement of the action and one party has so stated, the court, after hearing, shall make a finding that the marriage is irretrievably broken for purposes of s. 767.35 (1) (b) 1.(b) If the parties to a legal separation or divorce action have not voluntarily lived apart for at least 12 months immediately prior to commencement of the action and if only one party has stated under oath or affirmation that the marriage is irretrievably broken, the court shall consider all relevant factors, including the circumstances that gave rise to filing the petition and the prospect of reconciliation, and proceed as follows:1. If the court finds no reasonable prospect of reconciliation, it shall make a finding that the marriage is irretrievably broken for purposes of s. 767.35 (1) (b) 1.2. If the court finds that there is a reasonable prospect of reconciliation, it shall continue the matter for further hearing not fewer than 30 nor more than 60 days later, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be reached on the court's calendar, and may suggest to the parties that they seek counseling. The court, at the request of either party or on its own motion, may order counseling. At the adjourned hearing, if either party states under oath or affirmation that the marriage is irretrievably broken, the court shall make a finding whether the marriage is irretrievably broken for purposes of s. 767.35 (1) (b) 1. (2)  Breakdown of marital relationship. If both of the parties to a legal separation or divorce action by petition or otherwise have stated under oath or affirmation that the marital relationship is broken, the court, after hearing, shall make a finding that the marital relationship is broken for purposes of s. 767.35 (1) (b) 2.History:  2005 a. 443 ss. 66, 146.Abolition of guilt in marriage dissolution: Wisconsin's adoption of no-fault divorce. 61 MLR 672 (1978).
WI Stat § 767.317 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 767 - Actions affecting the family.|767.317 - Defenses abolished.

767.317  Defenses abolished. Previously existing defenses to divorce and legal separation, including but not limited to condonation, connivance, collusion, recrimination, insanity, and lapse of time, are abolished.History:  2005 a. 443 s. 50.
WI Stat § 767.323 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 767 - Actions affecting the family.|767.323 - Suspension of proceedings to effect reconciliation.

767.323  Suspension of proceedings to effect reconciliation. During the pendency of an action for divorce or legal separation, the court may, upon written stipulation of both parties that they desire to attempt a reconciliation, enter an order suspending any and all orders and proceedings for such period, not exceeding 90 days, as the court determines advisable to permit the parties to attempt a reconciliation without prejudice to their respective rights. During the suspension period, the parties may resume living together as husband and wife and their acts and conduct do not constitute an admission that the marriage is not irretrievably broken or a waiver of the ground that the parties have voluntarily lived apart continuously for 12 months or more immediately prior to the commencement of the action. Suspension may be revoked upon the motion of either party by an order of the court. If the parties become reconciled, the court shall dismiss the action. If the parties are not reconciled after the period of suspension, the action shall proceed as though no reconciliation period was attempted. History:  1971 c. 220; 1977 c. 105; 1979 c. 32 s. 50; Stats. 1979 s. 767.082; 2005 a. 443 s. 44; Stats. 2005 s. 767.323.
WI Stat § 767.331 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 767 - Actions affecting the family.|767.331 - Actions for certain interspousal remedies.

767.331  Actions for certain interspousal remedies. If a spouse has begun an action against the other spouse under s. 766.70 and either or both spouses subsequently bring an action under this chapter for divorce, annulment or legal separation, the actions may be consolidated by the court exercising jurisdiction under this chapter. If the actions are consolidated, to the extent the procedural and substantive requirements of this chapter conflict with the requirements under s. 766.70, this chapter controls. No action under s. 766.70 may be brought by a spouse against the other spouse while an action for divorce, annulment or legal separation is pending under this chapter.History:  2005 a. 443 s. 34.The prohibition under sub. (7) [now s. 767.331] of commencing an action under s. 766.70 while a divorce, annulment, or legal separation action is pending is constitutional. Haack v. Haack, 149 Wis. 2d 243, 440 N.W.2d 794 (Ct. App. 1989).
WI Stat § 767.335 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 767 - Actions affecting the family.|767.335 - Waiting period for final hearing or trial.

767.335  Waiting period for final hearing or trial. An action for divorce or legal separation may not be brought to final hearing or trial until the first of the following occurs: (1)  Generally. 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. (2)  Emergency. An order by the court, after consideration of the recommendation of a circuit court commissioner, directing an immediate hearing on the petition for the protection of the health or safety of either of the parties or of any child of the marriage or for other emergency reasons consistent with the policies of this chapter. The court shall, upon granting the order, specify the grounds for the order.History:  1977 c. 105; 1979 c. 32 ss. 50, 92 (4); 1979 c. 196; Stats. 1979 s. 767.083; 1987 a. 355; 2001 a. 61; 2005 a. 443 s. 45; Stats. 2005 s. 767.335.
WI Stat § 767.36 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 767 - Actions affecting the family.|767.36 - Copies of judgment to parties.

767.36  Copies of judgment to parties. At the time of filing a judgment for an annulment, divorce, or legal separation, the clerk shall mail a copy of the judgment promptly to each party to the action at the last-known address, and the mailing shall be shown in the court record.History:  2005 a. 443 s. 171; Sup. Ct. Order No. 20-07, 2021 WI 37, filed 4-23-21, eff. 7-1-21.NOTE:  2005 Wis. Act 443 contains explanatory notes.
WI Stat § 767.375 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 767 - Actions affecting the family.|767.375 - Effect on transfers at death.

767.375  Effect on transfers at death. (1) Revocation of death provisions in marital property agreement. Unless the judgment provides otherwise, a judgment of annulment, divorce or legal separation revokes a provision in a marital property agreement under s. 766.58 that provides for any of the following:(a) That, upon the death of either spouse, any of either or both spouses' property, including after-acquired property, passes without probate to a designated person, trust or other entity by nontestamentary disposition.(b) That one or both spouses will make a particular disposition in a will or other governing instrument, as defined in s. 854.01 (2). (2)  Revocation of revocable transfers at death. Unless sub. (1) applies, revocation of revocable transfers at death by a former spouse to the other former spouse, or to relatives of the other former spouse, under an instrument executed before the judgment of annulment, divorce or legal separation is governed by s. 854.15.History:  1991 a. 301; 1997 a. 188; 2005 a. 216; 2005 a. 443 s. 119; Stats. 2005 s. 767.375.NOTE:  1991 Wis. Act 301 contains extensive legislative council notes.