What does 'demand a copy of the Petition' mean?

It means you must send a written request to the court and petitioner asking for the divorce petition within 40 days of the publication start date.

Where do I send my written demand?

Send it to the Clerk of Court, Dane County Courthouse, 215 S Hamilton St., Madison, WI 53703 and to Denise Trinidad at PO Box 53744, Madison, WI 53744.

What happens if I miss the 40-day deadline?

The court may enter a default judgment against you, and you may lose the right to contest the petition's claims.

Court Notice — 215 S Hamilton St., Madison, WI

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Divorce

Affects:DefendantsGeneral Public

A petitioner filed for divorce (Denise Trinidad vs. Samuel Joseph Trinidad III) in Dane County, Wisconsin; the respondent must request a copy of the Petition within 40 days of the first publication date or risk a default judgment. Contact info and accommodation instructions are provided.

Key Takeaways

Respondent must demand a copy within 40 days of first publication
Send demand to Dane County Clerk of Court and to Denise Trinidad
Failure to respond may result in a default judgment
Court phone: (608) 266-4311; petitioner phone: (608) 896-9303

Deadline · Response Deadline

May 17, 4010

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Published

May 10, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Prepare written demand for Petition
Draft and sign a written request asking for a copy of the Petition and date it within 40 days from the day after first publication (first publication: May 10, 2026).
2
Mail or deliver demands
Send the written demand to Clerk of Court, Dane County Courthouse, 215 S Hamilton St., Madison, WI 53703 and to Denise Trinidad, PO Box 53744, Madison, WI 53744.
3
Call court for accommodations or questions
If you need disability accommodations or have questions, call Dane County Clerk at (608) 266-4311 before court dates.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'demand a copy of the Petition' mean?: It means you must send a written request to the court and petitioner asking for the divorce petition within 40 days of the publication start date.
Where do I send my written demand?: Send it to the Clerk of Court, Dane County Courthouse, 215 S Hamilton St., Madison, WI 53703 and to Denise Trinidad at PO Box 53744, Madison, WI 53744.
What happens if I miss the 40-day deadline?: The court may enter a default judgment against you, and you may lose the right to contest the petition's claims.

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Legal terms in this notice

Petition: A formal written request filed with the court asking for legal relief, here a divorce.
Default judgment: A court decision granted because the other party failed to respond or appear.

Full Notice Text

LEGAL NOTICE:IN THE MARRIAGE of DENISE TRINIDAD and SAMUEL JOSEPH TRINIDAD III.The State of Wisconsin, to the person named above as the respondent:You are notified that the petitioner above has filed a Petition for divorce against you. You must respondwith a written demand for a copy of the Petition within 40 days from the day after the first date of publication.The demand must be sent or delivered to the Court at: CLERK OF COURT, DANE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 215 S HAMILTON ST., MADISON, WI 53703; (608) 266-4311and to DENISE TRINIDAD, PO BOX 53744, MADISON, WI 53744.It is recommended but not required that you have an attorney to represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the Petition within 40 days, the Court may grant judgement against you for the legal action requested in the petition and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Petition.A judgement may be enforced as provided by law.If you require reasonable accomodations due to a disability to participate in the Court process, please call (608) 266-4311 prior to the scheduled court date. please note that the Court does not provide transportation.Dated: 05/06/2026Signed: Denise Trinidad, Plaintiff(608) 896-9303   PO Box 53774, Madison, WI 53744May 10, 17, 24 2026LEUG0514874

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