Who fills out this form?

The form asks the filer to enter the information they want to keep sealed. It also requires the petitioner and respondent's names. The filer signs the document themselves. Great care must be taken to sign it without a Notary Public. Great care must be taken to sign it without a Notary Public.

Do I need a Notary Public?

No, you do not have to take the document to a Notary Public if you provide an unsworn declaration. You must sign it under the criminal penalty of false swearing.

GF-178

Disclosure of Sealed Identifying Information in a Child Custody Proceeding

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective May 30, 2024

This form is used to give the court private information that the filer wants to keep secret in a child custody case. It asks the filer to list the specific identifying details they believe should be kept sealed because sharing them could put someone's health, safety, or freedom at risk.

The court describes it as: Form to gather confidential information in a child custody proceeding.

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This form is used in child custody proceedings and is meant to be used with form GF-177.

Either party may file.

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Common questions

Who fills out this form?: The form asks the filer to enter the information they want to keep sealed. It also requires the petitioner and respondent's names. The filer signs the document themselves. Great care must be taken to sign it without a Notary Public. Great care must be taken to sign it without a Notary Public.
Do I need a Notary Public?: No, you do not have to take the document to a Notary Public if you provide an unsworn declaration. You must sign it under the criminal penalty of false swearing.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect May 30, 2024.

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