Judge William F. Kussel Jr.
Judge • Shawano County Circuit Court, Wisconsin
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideShawano County Circuit Court, Wisconsin publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 36 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Filing Requirements
All 18- Applies to
- Petition order to show cause affidavit
Each party filing an annulment, legal separation, or divorce action must provide the Family Court Commissioner copies of the Petition, Order to Show Cause, and Affidavit within one week of filing, whether or not a hearing is requested.
- Applies to
- Family court order
Under the KIDS System, permitted order types are child or family support, maintenance or alimony, and health insurance orders with a monthly dollar amount.
- Applies to
- Family court order
Orders must state amounts monthly even when payments are received weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly.
Service
All 9- Service
Mail marked “Refused” creates a presumption that the defendant was served.
- Service
Mail marked “Unclaimed” does not constitute service.
After notice that service failed, the plaintiff must obtain personal service or service by publication within 30 days or the action will be dismissed.
Filing Timing
All 4- Applies to
- Confidential petition addendum
When required, the Confidential Petition Addendum must be submitted at the time a new action is filed.
- Deadline
- 72 hours
The issuing agency must file original citations written for the Circuit Court with the Clerk of Court within 72 hours.
Mediation concerning parenting time must be provided to the Family Court Commissioner within one week of filing.
Fees
All 1- Fee
- 10
- Applies to
- Divorce packet
A purchaser who requests a divorce packet is charged a $10.00 fee, which is entirely a county fee.
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