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Conversion of Legal Separation to Divorce Instructions

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 12, 2024

This form provides instructions for changing a legal separation into a divorce. It explains two ways to do this: when both people agree, or when one person must ask the court to make the change without the other person's agreement.

The court describes it as: Instructions on how to convert a legal separation into a divorce for self-represented parties.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a couple who has already been legally separated needs to officially change that legal separation into a full divorce.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form gives instructions on how to change a legal separation into a divorce. It explains steps for both when the parties agree and when they do not agree. Great care must be taken with the forms and filing process.
Do I need a lawyer to use this form?
The instructions advise talking to a lawyer if you are unsure if the forms are right for your situation, because court staff cannot give legal advice.

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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