Motion for New (De Novo) Hearing
Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective March 5, 2026
This form is used by a party to ask the court for a new hearing on issues that were already decided by the family court commissioner. It asks the filer to list the specific issues they want the judge to review again.
The court describes it as: For a party dissatisfied with the results of a hearing before the family court commissioner to ask for a new hearing on the same issues before a circuit judge. Voluntary form. Correction published on 8/20/26.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used by a party who is unhappy with the results of a hearing before the family court commissioner and wants a new hearing before a circuit judge. The filer must file this motion within 20 calendar days of the decision date.
Either party may file.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- Who should file this form?
- This form can be filed by either the Petitioner/Joint Petitioner A or the Respondent/Joint Petitioner B.
- What issues can I ask to be heard again?
- You can request a new hearing on issues like Child Support, Maintenance, Legal Custody/Physical Placement, or Property and Debt Division.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect March 5, 2026.
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