BRIAN JOSEPH BUSHAW

Government Center, 2nd Floor                                      Phone:  (920) 832-5057
320 S Walnut St                                                              Fax:       (920) 832-4418
Appleton, Wisconsin 54911-5985

Maureen Roberts-Budiac, Asst Court Commissioner
Douglas Fyfe, Asst Court Commissioner
Gina Anderson, Court Reporter
Lona Lambie, Judicial Assistant 
Mindee Terracina, Judicial Assistant

Office Hours
Monday–Friday
8:00 am–4:30 pm, Closed between 12:30–1:00 pm

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 e-mail:  julie.dobberstein@outagamie.org

•  All divorce paperwork, after the initial filing, must be turned into the FAMILY COURT COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE on the 2^nd 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]
• Legal Issues to Consider [PDF]
• 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.

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