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).

SB 917 amends Wisconsin divorce law to require parties seeking dissolution of marriage to include an affidavit disclosing any history of domestic violence or battery. The bill specifically mandates that the affidavit state whether the parties were involved in any pending or completed court cases involving domestic abuse, interspousal battery, or related criminal charges under statutes like 940.60 or 940.19. This change directly affects individuals filing for divorce in Wisconsin by adding a mandatory disclosure requirement about past domestic violence incidents. The provision aims to help courts better assess safety risks during divorce proceedings, using plain language to clarify existing legal requirements.