Filing information for the Dane County Circuit Court. Get your Wisconsin divorce documents ready in minutes. Not a law firm.
Start My Wisconsin DivorceAddress
210 MLK Jr Blvd, Madison, WI 53703
Phone
(608) 266-4311
Filing Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Website
www.countyofdane.comFiling Fee
$184.50
Waiting Period
120 days
Court Type
Circuit Court
Prepare your PETITION FOR DIVORCE and all supporting forms. DivorceReady.online generates state-specific documents for you.
Make at least 2 copies of all documents — one for the court, one for your spouse, and one for your records.
Bring your completed packet to the Dane County clerk's office (Dane County Circuit Court) during filing hours.
Pay the filing fee. The Dane County filing fee is listed below. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver application.
The court will assign a case number and schedule. If your spouse signs a waiver, no formal service is required.
After the mandatory 120 days waiting period, submit your final decree for the judge's signature.
DivorceReady.online prepares the core Wisconsin divorce documents commonly needed for an uncontested filing in Dane County. Local add-on forms or court-specific coversheets can vary by county:
PETITION FOR DIVORCE
Summons / Summons (FA-4104V or FA-4105V) / Admission of Service (FA-4119V)
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
JUDGMENT OF DIVORCE
Wisconsin uses 'Petitioner' and 'Respondent' in divorce proceedings. Additional state-specific forms may be required depending on your case.
Either party must have been a resident of the State of Wisconsin for at least 6 months, and a resident of the county where filing for at least 30 days, immediately before filing.
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This page is maintained for self-represented uncontested divorce filers and is checked against official court, clerk, and e-filing resources where available.
Last reviewed
August 31, 2026
Next scheduled check: November 29, 2026
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DivorceReady.online is a self-help document preparation service. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not represent customers in court, and are not affiliated with any court. Customers are responsible for reviewing, signing, filing, serving, and paying all court or provider fees required by their filing office.
DivorceReady.online prepares your core Wisconsin court forms, including the PETITION FOR DIVORCE and supporting documents. You can review, download, and file them according to the Dane County Circuit Court's current instructions.
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Prepare your divorce forms, make copies, and file them in person at the Dane County Circuit Court at 210 MLK Jr Blvd, Madison, WI 53703. The filing fee is $184.50. DivorceReady.online prepares all the required Wisconsin-specific forms for you.
The Dane County Circuit Court is open Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. We recommend arriving early as lines can be long, especially on Mondays.
The court filing fee in Dane County is $184.50. DivorceReady.online charges a separate one-time document preparation fee of $89.99 (no children) or $119.99 (with children).
The Dane County Circuit Court is located at 210 MLK Jr Blvd, Madison, WI 53703. You can reach the clerk's office at (608) 266-4311.
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