Family Court Commissioner (FCC)

Appointed by the Chief Judge of the Ninth Judicial District, Family Court Commissioner (FCC), Bonnie Wachsmuth, performs limited judicial and quasi-judicial functions under the direction and authority of the chief judge and circuit court judge(s). In Lincoln County, the FCC facilitates family court proceedings. Duties include, but are not limited to; conducting stipulated divorce hearings; hearings for temporary orders in divorce proceedings; enforcement of physical placement hearings; child support hearings; revision of support, placement and custody hearings; and contempt hearings. The FCC also facilitates the appointment of mediators and/or Guardian ad Litem(s) in any family matter where there is a contested matter related to property, placement or custody of minor child(ren).

The FCC can be reached via the Family Clerk, Lori Hardrath.

1110 E. Main St. Suite 205
Merrill, WI 54452
Phone: (715) 536-0323
Fax: (715) 536-0361