Wisconsin State Laws
Updated for 2026
Wisconsin Divorce Laws
Your complete guide to divorce in Wisconsin. Community property state with pure no-fault grounds.
Understanding Wisconsin Divorce Law
Property Division
Wisconsin is a Community Property state.
Presumptive 50/50Grounds for Divorce
No-Fault Only: Irretrievable breakdown of marriage
No-Fault OnlyChild Custody
Wisconsin uses placement schedule instead of custody terminology.
Placement ScheduleChild Support
Uses Percentage of Income Model.
Percentage of Income ModelCustody/Placement Factors
1
Wishes of parties
2
Wishes of child
3
Interaction with parents, siblings, others
4
Adjustment to home, school, community
5
Mental and physical health of all parties
6
Availability of child care
7
Prior agreements
8
Amount of quality time with child
9
Evidence of abuse
10
Evidence of substance abuse
11
Reports from experts
12
Any other relevant factor
Spousal Maintenance
Temporary Maintenance
During proceedings
Limited-Term Maintenance
For set duration
Indefinite Maintenance
Long-term support
Key Statutes
Wis. Stat. 767.315
Grounds for Divorce
Irretrievable breakdown
Wis. Stat. 767.61
Property Division
Presumptive equal division
Wis. Stat. 767.41
Child Custody
Best interests factors
Recent Changes
2024
Placement Schedule Updates
Wisconsin updated placement schedule guidelines.
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