Relating to: an optional final hearing by affidavit for the dissolution of a marriage (suggested as remedial legislation by the Office of the Director of State Courts).

AB 938 amends Wisconsin law to require divorcing couples to disclose in their dissolution affidavits whether they were involved in any past domestic abuse cases. Specifically, the affidavit must state if either party was part of pending or completed court cases involving interspousal battery, domestic abuse, or related criminal charges under statutes like 940.60 or 940.61. This change directly affects individuals filing for divorce in Wisconsin who may have prior domestic violence history. The bill adds this disclosure requirement to the affidavit process, aiming to improve court awareness of potential safety risks during divorce proceedings. It does not alter divorce eligibility or timelines but mandates this specific information be included.