Brown County Divorce Records

The Brown County Circuit Court in Wisconsin holds jurisdiction over all divorce proceedings within the county. These legal actions are initiated by couples to formally dissolve their marriage and define their respective rights, duties, and liabilities. In 2024, the Brown County Circuit Court recorded 750 divorce filings, according to data extracted from the Wisconsin Judiciary’s Circuit Court Caseload Statistics Dashboard. The full record of these proceedings constitutes the "divorce records." Examples of documents that may be found in a divorce case file include initial petitions, responses/answers, final divorce decrees, settlement agreements, and any orders for name change.

Brown County divorce records are generally public and can be accessed through the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office or remotely using the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access portal. The Clerk’s Office explains how to view or obtain copies of Brown County court records, including divorce documents, on its official website.

Importantly, certain divorce records, such as financial disclosure statements, are confidential and accessible only to legally recognized parties or to those who can present a valid court order.

County	Court Name	Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
Brown County	Brown County Circuit Court	Brown County Courthouse 100 South Jefferson Street Green Bay, WI 54305	(920) 448-4110	8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays