Who has jurisdiction? Divorce papers filed in two counties by seperate parties but only one party had the other served.

Yes, whoever is served first usually has jurisdiction. The person filing must also live in that county for at least 30 days. You should contact...

What is a rough estimate on the cost of a step parent adoption in Wisconsin for one child? Low income family

Many social service agencies have fees on a sliding scale. Call around. (Catholic Charities, Lutheran Social Services, etc.)

My daughter is fifteen and her father has placement and she doesnt want to be there he does things just to see what he can make

You should consult with an experienced family law attorney. It sounds as if you may need to file a motion to modify placement.

Is this relevant to my past divorce or am i missing the point? I want to make sure all my paper work is legitimate.

I noticed that you have posted several times on this forum, all with similar questions. I strongly encourage you to consult with an experienced...

What kind of actions constitute "physical force"?

Harm or threat of harm is the definition of domestic abuse in Wisconsin. Some of the things you are referring to constitute emotional abuse, not...

Why would somebody who filed for divorce and wanted it so bad then let it be dismissed

Sorry but that is an emotional question not a legal one. Good luck to you.

Am I entitled to child support that my wife received from a prior marriage, that we raised together?

This is a complicated question and you should seek the assistance of an experienced family attorney regarding this issue. You could be opening the...

Would this be grounds for an annulment in Wisconsin?

It is very difficult to obtain an annulment in Wisconsin. The statute provides that one of the grounds is that one party is inducted to enter into...

It sounds as if a simple contempt motion would be appropriate. However, you should consult with an experienced family law attorney just to make...

I recenly had my default divorce hearing, but I don't agree with the judgement that it includes. What can I do to change things?

The division of property is final upon divorce and cannot be changed unless you can show fraud, misrepresentation or some other unusual...