Wisconsin Code § 767.251

Content, preparation, and approval of judgment
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(1) CONTENT. In an action affecting the family, if the
court orders maintenance payments or other allowances for a
party or children or retains jurisdiction in those matters, the written judgment shall include a statement that disobedience of the
court order is punishable under ch. 785 by commitment to the
county jail or house of correction until the judgment is complied
with and the costs and expenses of the proceedings are paid or until the party committed is otherwise discharged, according to law.
Final written agreements and stipulations of the parties shall, unless set forth in the judgment, be appended to the judgment and
incorporated by reference.
(2) PREPARATION. The findings of fact, conclusions of law,
and the written judgment shall be drafted by the petitioner unless
the court otherwise directs, and shall be submitted to the court
and filed with the clerk of the court within 30 days after judgment
is granted.
(3) APPROVAL. The draft findings, conclusions, and judgment shall be approved by all counsel appearing, including a
guardian ad litem and county child support enforcement agency
attorney, and any other person designated by the court or local
rule. After necessary approvals are obtained, the findings of fact,
conclusions of law, and judgment shall be submitted to the court.

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