Wisconsin Code § 769.314

Limited immunity of petitioner
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(1) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under this chapter before a responding tribunal, whether in person, by private attorney, or
through services provided by the support enforcement agency,
does not confer personal jurisdiction over the petitioner in another proceeding.
(2) A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process
while physically present in this state to participate in a proceeding
under this chapter.
(3) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to
civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this
chapter committed by a party while physically present in this
state to participate in the proceeding.

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