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FA-4175V

Decision and Order on Motion or Order to Show Cause to Change: Legal Custody, Physical Placement, Child Support, Maintenance, Arrears Payment, Other

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective March 5, 2026

This form is used to write down the judge's final decision and official order after a hearing. It covers changes to existing court orders regarding legal custody, where the children live, child support, and other related matters.

The court describes it as: To make a written version of the decision of the judge or court commissioner following a hearing to modify a prior order about legal custody, physical placement, child support, maintenance, or some other matter in a family case. Voluntary form.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used after a hearing to create a written record of the judge's decision when parties ask to change an existing order about custody, living arrangements, or child support.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is used to document the decision and order made by the judge or court commissioner after a hearing. It is a voluntary form.
What does this form cover?
It covers decisions about legal custody, physical placement, child support, maintenance, and arrears payments.
Do I need to fill out the whole form?
The form instructs users not to complete the rest of the form unless a court official who is hearing the case requires it.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect March 5, 2026.

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