{"id":377311,"date":"2016-03-31T21:37:24","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T02:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/wisconsin-law\/wisconsin-family-laws.html"},"modified":"2016-06-20T19:48:11","modified_gmt":"2016-06-21T00:48:11","slug":"wisconsin-family-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/wisconsin-law\/wisconsin-family-laws.html","title":{"rendered":"Wisconsin Family Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <div\n    data-testid=\"fl-general-title\"\n    class=\"fl-general-title fl-flex fl-gap20 fl-items-end\"\n>\n    <div class=\"fl-general-title-heading fl-flex fl-flex-column\">\n        <h1\n            class=\"fl-h1 fl-general-title-title fl-no-spacing\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-general-title-title\"\n        >\n            Wisconsin Family Laws\n        <\/h1>\n        <p\n            class=\"fl-general-title-description fl-text-xl fl-no-margin\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-general-title-description\"\n        >\n            Family law is a broad legal area covering everything from marriage issues to child support.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    <p><i>Created by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw&#8217;s team<\/a> of legal writers and editors<\/i><\/p>\n\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            June 20, 2016\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n<p>While family laws are often similar from state to state, certain areas of the law tend to differ, including marriage age requirements, divorce procedures, and the method by which property is divided in divorce. For example, Wisconsin is a &quot;community property&quot; state, meaning most property acquired in marriage will be split equally in divorce. If you&#8217;re getting married, filing for divorce, or dealing with any other family issue in Wisconsin, you should first familiarize yourself with the state&#8217;s family laws. Click on a link below to learn more about Wisconsin family laws.<br>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\n<div class=\"categoryContainer container responsivegrid\">\n            <h2>Learn About Wisconsin Family Laws<\/h2>\n    \n    <div class=\"grid category-container-grid\">\n            <div class=\"g-col-12 g-col-md-6\">\n        <ul class=\"nav-links fl-list-style-none fl-no-margin-horizontal\">\n                            <li>\n                    <h3>                                                    <a title=\"Wisconsin&#x20;Marital&#x20;Property&#x20;Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/wisconsin-law\/wisconsin-marital-property-laws.html\">\n                                Wisconsin&#x20;Marital&#x20;Property&#x20;Laws\n                            <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n                    <p><p>Wisconsin is a community property state, meaning most marital property will be divided equally in divorce. Learn more about Wisconsin&#8217;s property division process here. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                    <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <h3>                                                    <a title=\"Wisconsin&#x20;Marriage&#x20;Age&#x20;Requirements&#x20;Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/wisconsin-law\/wisconsin-marriage-age-requirements-laws.html\">\n                                Wisconsin&#x20;Marriage&#x20;Age&#x20;Requirements&#x20;Laws\n                            <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n                    <p><p>Wisconsin requires couples to be at least 18 years old before marrying, with some exceptions. Learn more about these exceptions in this article.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                    <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <h3>                                                    <a title=\"Wisconsin&#x20;Family&#x20;Law&#x20;on&#x20;Domestic&#x20;Violence\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/wisconsin-law\/wisconsin-family-law-on-domestic-violence.html\">\n                                Wisconsin&#x20;Family&#x20;Law&#x20;on&#x20;Domestic&#x20;Violence\n                            <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n                    <p><p>While domestic violence is generally handled under criminal laws, it has many family law implications as well. This article covers protective orders and more. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                    <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"g-col-12 g-col-md-6\">\n        <ul class=\"nav-links fl-list-style-none fl-no-margin-horizontal\">\n                            <li>\n                    <h3>                                                    <a title=\"Wisconsin&#x20;Marriage&#x20;License&#x20;Requirements\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/wisconsin-law\/wisconsin-marriage-license-and-blood-test-requirements.html\">\n                                Wisconsin&#x20;Marriage&#x20;License&#x20;Requirements\n                            <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n                    <p><p>Wisconsin, like other states, has a number of requirements couples must meet before marrying, including age, residency, and identification requirements.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                    <\/li>\n                   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