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FA-5008V

Modification Instructions

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 12, 2024

This form provides instructions for people representing themselves on how to ask the court to change or modify existing court orders or judgments. It explains which specific forms to use depending on the situation and outlines the steps for filing and attending a hearing.

The court describes it as: Instructions for self-represented parties on the modification process.

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Where this fits in a case

After judgment

Stage: After judgment

This packet is used when a person wants to ask the court to change an existing court order or judgment. It is not for situations where both parties agree on the changes, or if the initial judgment has not been issued.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form gives instructions on how to ask the court to change or modify a court order or judgment.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 12, 2024.

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