GroundRules
FAM § 5700.314
Where this section sits in the code
- Family Code - FAM
- DIVISION 9. SUPPORT [3500. - 5700.905.]
- PART 6. Uniform Interstate Family Support Act [5700.101. - 5700.905.]
- CHAPTER 3. Civil Provisions of General Application [5700.301. - 5700.319.]
(a) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under this part 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.
(b) A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this state to participate in a proceeding under this part.
(c) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this part committed by a party while physically present in this state to participate in the proceeding.
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