Request for Case Closure Order
Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective May 30, 2024
This form is used to ask the court to officially close a case that involved a child or juvenile. It is used when the child or juvenile will be living with a parent, and the court needs to update or create a family court order.
The court describes it as: Order in a post-dispositional ch. 48 or 938 case where child/juvenile is/will be placed with parent and entry original family court ordered or modification of an existing family court order.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used in a case after a final decision has been made, specifically when the child or juvenile is going to live with a parent. It is used to ask the court to enter or change a family court order regarding things like custody or support.
Either party may file.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The form can be filled out by the court, the child/juvenile, or several other parties listed, such as a parent or guardian ad litem.
- What does this form ask for?
- It asks the court to enter or change a family court order regarding things like legal custody, visitation, or child support.
- Is a hearing needed?
- The form includes a section where the filer can request that a hearing be held on the matter.
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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