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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the non-emergency contact number for the local police station in Waukesha, Wisconsin?

  Call 262-524-3831 for a non-emergency response from the Waukesha Police Department.

• Where can I get a copy of police reports for incidents related to my case in Waukesha, Wisconsin?

  You can mail, fax, or email a request for incident reports. Complete first the Permissible Uses Form before sending your request. You may pick up the report in person at the records division of the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department at 515 W. Moreland Boulevard in Waukesha. Mail or fax requests to:

  Waukesha County Sheriff's Department Attention Records Division PO Box 1488 Waukesha, WI 53187-1488 Fax: 262-548-7887 Email: SheriffRecords@waukeshacounty.gov

• What can spouses do if they want to change the divorce request in Waukesha to legal separation?

  Both spouses will have to make a request together to change the divorce in Waukesha to a legal separation so that the court may not reject it. This is because, under WI's no-fault divorce laws, it only takes one party to testify that the marriage is irretrievably broken in order for the court to grant the divorce.

• When is the soonest time a couple in Waukesha can get divorced?

  The soonest time a couple in Waukesha can get divorced is having the final judgment within 120 days from the date of filing the petition jointly. If only one spouse filed the divorce, there must be 120 days since the respondent spouse was served with the petition. During this period, the court may also be able to issue a temporary order to decide where the children will be placed, who has the right to reside where, and who pays the bills.

• How do you appeal a divorce case in Waukesha?

  You have to file an appeal notice to the court within 90 days since the final order was entered or 14 days for a non-final order. After submitting the notice, an appellate brief must be put forward. Then, a hearing may or may be requested by the court. It usually takes the court six months to review the divorce appeal case in Waukesha since the filing and another six months to issue a decision.

• When is mediation in a Waukesha divorce mandatory?

  Mediation will be mandatory in a Waukesha divorce if parents cannot agree on child custody and placement matters. The court may waive the attendance to mediation if the safety or health of a parent is at risk or if there is an undue hardship on a parent's part. The mediation sessions will continue until both parties come up with a resolution or if the mediator, the court, or a party believes that the mediation is not working.

• Is the Helping Children Cope with Divorce seminar required for spouses in Waukesha?

  Yes. Both spouses have to attend the Helping Children Cope with Divorce seminar before a legal separation or a divorce can be granted in Waukesha. The court will mail a brochure containing pertinent information on the seminar together with the Notice of Pre-trial Conference. The brochure can also be found online at the Waukesha County website. For more information on the seminar, contact the Family Court Services at 262-548-7900 or visit the office at 515 W. Moreland Blvd.