Civil procedure generally governs
Wis. Stat. § 767.201
in effectExcept as otherwise provided in the statutes, chs. 801 to 847 govern procedure and practice in an action affecting the family. Except as provided in this chapter, chs. 801 and 802 apply to the content and form of the pleadings and summons in an action affecting the family.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/767.201Fetched: 10/7/2026
