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FA-4108V

Petition with Minor Children

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 12, 2024

This form is used to start a case for divorce or legal separation when the person filing has minor children. It asks for detailed information about the filing person, the other party, the marriage, and all the minor children.

The court describes it as: To start an action for a divorce or legal separation by a person with minor children. Voluntary form. Available in Spanish.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a person needs to file paperwork to begin a divorce or legal separation case in Wisconsin, especially if minor children are involved.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The person starting the case, called the petitioner, fills out this form.
What does this form ask for?
It asks for names, addresses, and dates of birth for both parties, as well as detailed information about any minor children.
Is there a fee mentioned?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 12, 2024.

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