What is a confidential petition and addendum in a divorce hearing?

Full question:

Upcoming divorce hearing docket says: 1) 'summons & petition' 2) 'confidential petition & addendum' 3) 'original certificate of divorce or annulment' My question is, what is #2?

  • Category: Divorce
  • Date:
  • State: Wisconsin

Answer:

In Wisconsin, a confidential petition and addendum is used in divorce cases to protect sensitive information. This document allows individuals to provide details like social security numbers, names, birth dates, and contact information for themselves and their children without making this information part of the public record. This way, the court can collect necessary data while keeping it confidential.

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FAQs

If you don't show up to your divorce hearing, the court may proceed without you. This could result in a default judgment against you, meaning the court may grant your spouse everything they requested in the divorce. It's essential to inform the court if you cannot attend and seek to reschedule if necessary.