Wisconsin Stipulation Converting Legal Separation to Divorce (also known as a “Stipulated Divorce”) is a process in which two spouses who are legally separated can mutually agree to convert their legal separation into a formal divorce. This is done by filing a stipulated divorce document in the county court where the legal separation was originally granted. This document includes various stipulations regarding alimony, child support, property division, and other details that are mutually agreed upon by the spouses. In Wisconsin, there are two types of stipulated divorces: no-fault and fault-based. A no-fault stipulated divorce is when both parties agree to dissolve the marriage without assigning fault. This type of stipulated divorce can be pursued if the spouses are able to work out the details of the divorce amicably. A fault-based stipulated divorce is when one party assigns fault (usually based on marital misconduct or abuse) for the dissolution of the marriage. Wisconsin recognizes the following grounds for fault-based stipulated divorces: Adultery, Cruel and Inhumane Treatment, Habitual Intemperance, Impotence, and Abandonment. In either type of stipulated divorce, the spouses must meet all the statutory requirements in order for the court to approve the divorce. Once approved, the divorce is finalized and both spouses will be legally divorced.