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Wisconsin Grounds for Divorce

Code Section
767.001, et seq.

Residency
Either party bona fide resident at least 6 months. 767.05 (1m)

Waiting Period
Judgment effective immediately, except parties cannot remarry for 6 months. 767.37(2). No trial until 120 days after service of summons or filing of joint petition (court can order immediate hearing for health and safety of party or child). 767.083

No Fault
Irretrievable breakdown. 767.07 (2)(a)

Defenses
If both parties do not agree the marriage is irretrievably broken and have not lived apart for 12 months, court may suggest counseling and set for rehearing in 30-60 days. §767.12

Grounds
N/A


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