Divorce Cost in Wisconsin (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 86 cities in Wisconsin. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$184
Filing Fee
$1,984
Avg Uncontested
$20,637
Avg Contested
86
Cities Covered

Wisconsin Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeNo Fault
Property DivisionCommunity Distribution
Waiting Period120 days
Residency Requirement6 months

Divorce Costs by City in Wisconsin

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Milwaukee577,222$1,983$20,621$257/hr
Madison269,840$2,074$21,639$270/hr
Bearhill84,685$1,878$19,424$242/hr
Fairdale83,827$1,983$20,614$257/hr
Foxpoint82,856$2,025$21,101$263/hr
Ironmaple82,781$2,144$22,444$280/hr
Hawkmill82,325$1,710$17,526$218/hr
Wolfcliff81,712$2,011$20,968$261/hr
Bluehill80,396$1,892$19,597$244/hr
Birchpoint79,543$1,962$20,397$254/hr
Foxburg78,486$2,025$21,084$263/hr
Foxdale76,524$1,815$18,734$233/hr
Springvalley76,072$2,200$23,077$288/hr
Ironcape75,141$1,724$17,676$220/hr
Wolfwell75,094$2,235$23,511$293/hr
Newelm73,245$2,193$23,037$287/hr
Birchbluff72,946$2,151$22,524$281/hr
Wolfton72,424$1,920$19,892$248/hr
Fairmeadow71,796$2,123$22,217$277/hr
Wintervalley71,737$1,864$19,299$240/hr
Goldsprings71,159$1,990$20,706$258/hr
Greenvalley70,259$1,997$20,777$259/hr
Aspenwell66,538$1,801$18,544$231/hr
Aspenbluff64,681$2,263$23,791$297/hr
Southpine64,241$2,116$22,119$276/hr
Foxpine63,030$2,025$21,106$263/hr
Southton60,074$1,878$19,421$242/hr
Deerridge58,156$1,703$17,445$217/hr
Crystalworth58,102$2,123$22,207$277/hr
Southnest57,365$1,885$19,536$243/hr
Southworth55,616$1,990$20,733$258/hr
Southwood55,144$2,109$22,073$275/hr
Starbrook54,685$2,060$21,512$268/hr
Redton52,291$2,053$21,427$267/hr
Whitepine50,827$2,109$22,080$275/hr
Goldbay50,361$2,095$21,912$273/hr
Riverbeach48,578$2,081$21,752$271/hr
Blackmaple48,250$1,920$19,923$248/hr
Deerfield47,387$1,759$18,064$225/hr
Blueland47,013$2,060$21,482$268/hr
Birchglen46,393$1,906$19,774$246/hr
Stonemont46,377$1,801$18,571$231/hr
Riverburg46,237$2,074$21,652$270/hr
Springdale44,962$2,144$22,463$280/hr
Wolfville44,022$2,060$21,477$268/hr
Eaglevalley43,919$1,822$18,824$234/hr
Lowerbluff42,272$2,123$22,217$277/hr
Hawkmarsh41,426$2,235$23,512$293/hr
Goldland38,649$2,018$21,021$262/hr
Blackwood38,245$2,256$23,714$296/hr
Rosecreek37,777$2,200$23,117$288/hr
Moonmont37,611$2,095$21,907$273/hr
Autumngate36,953$1,822$18,798$234/hr
Eastville36,623$2,137$22,391$279/hr
Cedarmeadow36,353$2,186$22,956$286/hr
Grandgrove36,047$2,186$22,959$286/hr
Goldhill34,098$1,766$18,173$226/hr
Oldvalley33,150$2,032$21,159$264/hr
Stoneburg31,793$1,752$18,002$224/hr
Ironlake31,374$1,738$17,844$222/hr
Elkbeach31,171$1,850$19,109$238/hr
Autumnmill31,146$2,081$21,732$271/hr
Autumnelm30,956$1,864$19,279$240/hr
Fairbeach29,125$2,193$22,992$287/hr
Lakefield27,456$1,829$18,872$235/hr
Deerholly27,286$1,654$16,899$210/hr
Eastelm27,053$1,829$18,857$235/hr
Twinside22,967$1,976$20,569$256/hr
Summermill22,749$1,857$19,187$239/hr
Sunelm22,623$1,878$19,447$242/hr
Upperview22,034$2,116$22,119$276/hr
Lakecliff20,532$1,752$17,989$224/hr
Mountheights20,520$1,976$20,539$256/hr
Blacklake20,212$2,214$23,276$290/hr
Clearburg20,066$1,766$18,147$226/hr
Springholly18,086$1,822$18,819$234/hr
Oakbrook15,692$1,962$20,402$254/hr
Brightgate14,279$1,850$19,134$238/hr
Summerhill13,454$1,738$17,852$222/hr
Newlake12,991$2,046$21,323$266/hr
Brightcedar12,874$2,130$22,296$278/hr
Mountoak11,633$2,025$21,093$263/hr
Silverpine10,100$2,298$24,194$302/hr
Upperfield9,492$1,675$17,142$213/hr
Clearpark7,579$1,976$20,571$256/hr
Winterdale6,513$1,962$20,381$254/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Wisconsin?
The court filing fee for divorce in Wisconsin is $184. Total costs range from $1,984 for an uncontested divorce to $20,637 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin requires a waiting period of 120 days and 6 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Wisconsin a community property or equitable distribution state?
Wisconsin follows community distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.