Who fills out this form?

This form is used by the parties involved in the case, and the court fills out the final order after reviewing the agreement. It is mandatory for the court to use.

What does this form do?

It is an order that records changes to existing court rules about custody, support, and placement that the parties have agreed upon.

Does this form require a filing fee?

The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

FA-604B

Order on Stipulation to Change: Custody/Placement/Support/Maintenance/Arrears

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective June 2, 2022

This form is an official court order used when the people involved in a case agree (stipulate) to changes regarding custody, where the child lives, support payments, or money owed. It records what the judge approves based on the agreement.

The court describes it as: Order on Stipulation to change Custody/Placement/Support/ Maintenance/Arrears. Mandatory form.

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This form is used after the parties have reached an agreement about changes to their existing court orders concerning custody, support, or placement, and they file this agreement with the court for the judge to sign off on.

Either party may file.

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Who fills out this form?: This form is used by the parties involved in the case, and the court fills out the final order after reviewing the agreement. It is mandatory for the court to use.
What does this form do?: It is an order that records changes to existing court rules about custody, support, and placement that the parties have agreed upon.
Does this form require a filing fee?: The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect June 2, 2022.

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