Wisconsin § 767.251 Content, preparation, and approval of judgment.

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§ 767.251 — Content, preparation, and approval of judgment.

Wisconsin § 767.251

Ch. 767Actions affecting the family

Subch.subch. III of ch. 767 SUBCHAPTER III

GENERAL PROCEDURE

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Wis. Stat. § 767.251 (2026).

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251(1) (1) Content. In an action affecting the family, if the court orders maintenance payments or other allowances for a party or children or retains jurisdiction in those matters, the written judgment shall include a statement that disobedience of the court order is punishable under ch. 785 by commitment to the county jail or house of correction until the judgment is complied with and the costs and expenses of the proceedings are paid or until the party committed is otherwise discharged, according to law. Final written agreements and stipulations of the parties shall, unless set forth in the judgment, be appended to the judgment and incorporated by reference.
251(2) (2) Preparation. The findings of fact, conclusions of law, and the written judgment shall be drafted by the

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767.251
767.251(1) (1) Content. In an action affecting the family, if the court orders maintenance payments or other allowances for a party or children or retains jurisdiction in those matters, the written judgment shall include a statement that disobedience of the court order is punishable under ch. 785 by commitment to the county jail or house of correction until the judgment is complied with and the costs and expenses of the proceedings are paid or until the party committed is otherwise discharged, according to law. Final written agreements and stipulations of the parties shall, unless set forth in the judgment, be appended to the judgment and incorporated by reference.
767.251(2) (2) Preparation. The findings of fact, conclusions of law, and the written judgment shall be drafted by the petitioner unless the court otherwise directs, and shall be submitted to the court and filed with the clerk of the court within 30 days after judgment is granted.
767.251(3) (3) Approval. The draft findings, conclusions, and judgment shall be approved by all counsel appearing, including a guardian ad litem and county child support enforcement agency attorney, and any other person designated by the court or local rule. After necessary approvals are obtained, the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and judgment shall be submitted to the court.
[Note: 767.251 Note NOTE: 2005 Wis. Act 443 contains explanatory notes.]