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FA-5005V

Order to Appear Instructions

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 12, 2024

This form provides instructions for using the Order to Appear form, which is used to officially tell another person that they must show up for a final divorce or legal separation hearing on a set date, time, and place. It explains the steps needed to use this form correctly in court.

The court describes it as: Instructions on the order to appear in court for self-represented parties.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a party needs to officially notify the other party that they are ordered to appear for a final divorce or legal separation hearing. It is not needed if both parties filed a Joint Petition for Divorce/Legal Separation.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who needs to fill out this form?
A party uses this form to inform the other party that they are ordered by the court to appear for the final hearing. The court staff will provide the necessary information to complete it.
What must I bring to the final hearing?
You must bring the proof that you served the other party, the original Order to Appear form, and the completed form to the final hearing.

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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