20 DAYS — WI CIRCUIT COURT

How to Answer a Foreclosure Summons in Wisconsin

Wisconsin homeowners have 20 calendar days to file an Answer in WI Circuit Court. WI is a judicial foreclosure state with mediation programs. Here is how to respond.

Wisconsin Foreclosure Answer

Wisconsin is a judicial foreclosure state. The lender files a Complaint in the Circuit Court. WI has strict foreclosure but also allows foreclosure by sale. 20-day deadline from service.

Deadline 20 calendar days
Court WI Circuit Court (county of property)
Mediation Programs available — request
Filing Fee None for Answer

WI: 20 Days

File your Answer in Circuit Court.

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