Family Court Commissioner

Family Court Self Help Office

The Self Help Office is a free service offered by Outagamie County to assist couples that do not have an attorney complete their divorce paperwork. The Self Help Office is not a legal clinic and cannot give you legal advice.

The Self Help Center provides assistance Monday–Friday 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM Thursday afternoons - by appointment only (*Closed on all legal holidays). Please call during open hours and ask questions and gain assistance with your divorce paperwork. Phone: 920-968-2985. Or email: julie.dobberstein@outagamie.org

All divorce paperwork, after the initial filing, must be turned into the Family Court Commissioner’s Office on the 2nd floor of the Government Center. (directions below). Drop off/pick up of divorce paperwork can be done: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Closed between 12:30 to 1:00 pm)

• Basic Divorce Self Help Information(PDF, 617KB)
• Legal Issues to Consider(PDF, 122KB)
• Divorce Forms
• Tools to Estimate Income and Support Amounts

Filing Fees

• $184.50 w/o child support or maintenance
• $194.50 w/child support or maintenance
• Cash, check or money order. No credit/debit cards

Fee waivers are available.

Free Family Law Legal Advice

The legal clinic is staffed by family law attorneys who are volunteering their time for those in need. Please inquire at Family Court Commissioner’s office or call 920-832-5057 to confirm dates and time. (Usually the first and third Monday’s of the month at 4:15 pm.)

Volunteer Opportunities

We have opportunities for volunteers for the Safe Exchange Program.

For more information, please see:

• Family Court Services
• Clerk of Courts
• Wisconsin Courts Self-Help Law Center
  The Wisconsin courts self-help law center is designed to help you find forms, learn about Wisconsin law and court procedures and represent yourself in some court matters. The information provided here is not a substitute for legal advice.