Post Judgment Family Motions

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What is a Motion?

A motion is a request made by a party upon which the court issues a ruling or order. There are several different types of motions:

Motion Type Form Numbers Filing Fee
Change Level of Child/Family Support FA-4170, FA-4139 $30.00
Change Level of Maintenance (Alimony) FA-4170, FA-4139 $30.00
Add Medical Expense Provision to Judgment FA-4170, FA-4139 $30.00
Add/Change Tax Provision (Exemptions, etc) FA-4170, FA-4139 $30.00
Change Custody of Child (Children) FA-4170, FA-4134 $50.00
Change the Placement (Visitation) Schedule FA-4170, FA-4134 $50.00

Enforcement of Existing Judgment:
-Failure to Return from Placement
-Failure to Pay Child Support
-Failure to Pay Maintenance (Alimony)
-Failure to Pay Medical Expenses
-Failure to Allow Use of Tax Exemptions/Child Credit
-Failure to Pay Property Division Payment or Return of Property

FA-4172VA, FA-4172VB No Filing Fee
Service Fees Still Apply
Enforcement of Physical Placement FA-609 No Filing Fee
Service Fees Still Apply

How to File

You may file with the assistance of an attorney or file pro se (on your own). Wisconsin Court System's self-help center is designed to help you find forms, learn about Wisconsin law and court procedures and represent yourself in some court matters. We cannot provide you with legal advice, however if you have general questions, please contact the Clerk of Courts Office via email at Marathon.Clerk@WIcourts.gov or by phone at 715-261-1300.

If parties are stipulating to change something in their court order, they can file a stipulation with the court. There is no filing fee. Once filed, we will forward it to the court for approval and copies will be sent to parties if addresses are supplied. The form numbers are FA-604A and FA-604B - Stipulation and Order to Amend Judgment for Support/Maintenance/Custody/Placement.

You may print the forms for free from the website Circuit Court Forms Site. Motion paperwork is also available in the Clerk of Courts Office for $10.

The Wisconsin Court System has implemented e-filing which is fast, easy, and convenient. You can file from your home and your case can be monitored in real time.

You may also file documents by mail or in person at:

Clerk of Courts
500 Forest Street
Wausau WI 54403