Real numbers for Wisconsin — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against Wisconsin court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My Wisconsin Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in Wisconsin ranges from roughly $2,700 for a simple uncontested case to $29,600 or more for a contested divorce that goes to trial. The single biggest factor is not the state — it is how much you and your spouse disagree.
Wisconsin is technically a marital property state (similar to community property) with a 120-day waiting period from filing.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $184 | $859 | $4,500 |
| Uncontested with children | $2,700 | $4,500 | $6,750 |
| Contested, no trial | $10,175 | $18,500 | $29,600 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $29,600 | $35,150 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $14,000 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in Wisconsin is paid when you submit your divorce petition to the court. This is a fixed, unavoidable cost regardless of whether your divorce is contested or uncontested.
Filing fee note: $184 statewide uniform fee
| Milwaukee County | $184 |
| Dane County (Madison) | $184 |
| Waukesha | $184 |
| Brown (Green Bay) | $184 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in Wisconsin average $230 per hour.
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Open Wisconsin Calculator →Filing fees based on Wisconsin court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.